Opinion: In a fire prone area, why aren’t we more proactive in clearing our yards?

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In a fire prone area, why aren’t we more diligent regarding raking, pruning, and trimming?

One fire on a windy day will leave many devastated.

Remember Los Angeles, Paradise, and Napa? Let’s be proactive.

Prevention by removing or cutting back shrubs, clearing leaves and pruning trees will leave us less vulnerable to loss.

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