Cut It Back…You Too Can Help Stop A Brush Fire Part I Of III

California is known for many wonderful things.  Unfortunately, California is very well known for its horrible wild fires that harm people and animals and destroy thousands of acres of land each year.  The climate is perfect for brush fires.  The spring brings the beautiful vegetation with incredible wildflowers.  Then the heat arrives and the landscape becomes dry and brittle.  Add a little (or a lot) of wind into the mix; and you have the perfect conditions for a horrible fire!

Madera county residents are certainly at risk for fire.  It is so important that residents heed the warnings set out by the county and state to help reduce their risks of fires.  Because brush provides needed fuel to a wildfire, it is now time for property owners to be diligent about clearing brush from their property.

Property owners are required to clear brush that is within at least 100 feet from any structure.  Hazardous reduction inspections will be conducted by Cal Fire on all residents.  They need to make sure that all state regulations are being followed at all times.  There will be a $500 fine assessed to any property owner who fails to meet compliance guidelines after the first inspection.

Please check back on Wednesday for the continuation to this post