Fire is an awesome force that cannot always be contained. A single spark can unleash fast moving fires that will engulf homes, businesses and anything else in its path. Residents are currently struggling with fast moving wildfires that have already destroyed 20 homes, threaten hundreds more and killed at least one person. Gusting winds and…
Month: September 2012
Fire Prevention Tips for the Desert Dweller
The austere beauty of the desert holds a special allure for many people, but the dramatic landscape requires some accommodations from residents in order to co-exist peacefully with the landscape. With the low humidity, dry, sometimes fierce, winds, and extreme temperatures, wildfires are a major concern. The desert dweller has a number of ways to…