defensible space

Oregon’s State Fire Marshal’s Office is taking public feedback as the agency develops new statewide code for defensible space.  OSFM’s Allison Green said they’ve heard concerns from farmers and ranchers in areas that might be considered at high or extreme risk for wildfires, which would trigger potential future code enforcement.   “We have folks here...

The cool, wet spring may have many across the Pacific Northwest feeling like this wildfire season won’t be too bad.  But, firefighters remind you it only takes a few days of hot weather to dry out vegetation, making it susceptible to a fast moving fire. So, be...

May is Wildfire Awareness Month, and while the ground cover is still mostly green and moist, now is the time to prepare your home, property and buildings in the event of a wildfire.  Al Murphy Master Gardner with WSU Douglas Chelan County says prevention starts with a defensible space around every building on your property.  He...

While weeks away, experts say now is the time to prepare for the upcoming wildfire season.  WSU Master Gardener Al Murphy worked for the U.S. Forest Service and BLM for nearly 40 years.  He said Central Washington will most likely see an increase in wildfires in the coming years, because of the change from bunch and sage grass to cheat grass, which can be much more challenging to fight.  Murphy ..