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Updated at 1:37 a.m., Friday, July 20, 2007

DLNR releases 'firewise' tips

Advertiser Staff

The Department of Land and Natural Resources has released some tips communities can use to cut down on the number of brushfires during the dry season.

Homeowners who live in areas that are intermixed or interspersed with brush or vegetation to take these preventive measures to protect their homes:

  • Clean roofs and gutters and make sure that they are free of debris.

  • If there are any bushes or trees adjacent to the home keep those well watered, and prune away dead branches.

  • If possible, establish a clear "buffer zone" around the house by removing dry grass, dead wood or other items that could become fuel for a wildland fire.

  • More tips on how to protect your home from wildfires can be found at www.firewise.org.

    As hot summer weather and a drying trend continue across the state DLNR is also asking campers in state parks, forest reserves, and campgrounds to take precautions when using camp stoves and barbecue grills.

    Campers should also be aware that open fires on the ground are not allowed. Hikers and hunters should field-strip their cigarette butts if smoking.

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