Wildfire Preparedness is Year-Round

Don’t “Fall” Behind

Santa Fe – Fall weather is finally in the air. Temperatures are getting colder, and nights are getting longer. This also means that trees are shedding their leaves and dropping their needles. As these burnable materials pile up, they start to form a fuel bed and can quickly become a fire hazard under dry conditions. In the event of a wildfire, those unassuming leaves and needles become a fuel source for floating embers. Sometimes known as “duff,” this mixture of dry vegetation can ignite easily, allowing a wildfire to spread right up to the walls and roof of your home.