Drier, hotter days are leading to more brush fire calls in Pierce County especially in urban areas that don't have a long history of wildfire conditions. FOX13
The western U.S. has warmed by nearly two degrees on average since the 1980s – those numbers get attention when battling wildfires, but it’s also a concern for homeowners too as dry vegetation can quickly catch fire.That was the case on Sunday when a fire in Lakewood ignited behind the Clover Park Early Learning Center. It was only 5-foot by 5-foot when the call came in, but by the time the fire was out half a dozen fire trucks had been called after flames had spread behind a number of homes.
. Homeowners rotated on garden hoses soaking fences, in a last-minute effort to prepare the property. "When you’re doing it, it feels like it’s going on forever," said Nelson. "Some people are helping to pull the hose, some are on the hose. If someone was spraying for a long time you’d get smoke in your face, and you’d switch out."
For the firefighters themselves, the conversation about shifting needs isn’t to scare anyone. Britton simply. Simple steps like being mindful of where you put out a cigarette, whether you burn a tiki torch, or park on dry grass can all make a difference. "When we have a drier and hotter climate that contributes," he said. "Especially when you have a lack of moisture – it creates that perfect environment to have a fire that spreads out of control quickly."that I have read and agree
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