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Lake Forest proclaims wildfire awareness season after Orange County Fire Authority briefing; residents urge continued brush clearance and patrols
Summary
The City Council adopted a proclamation supporting wildfire awareness and prevention after a presentation by Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA). Residents praised recent brush-clearing work at Concourse Park and asked for ongoing evening patrols because of fireworks and juvenile fires.
The Lake Forest City Council adopted a proclamation supporting wildfire awareness and prevention on July 1 after a presentation by Mike Summers, division chief with the Orange County Fire Authority.
OCFA told the council that persistent drought, higher temperatures and severe winds have increased wildfire risks and that the agency is promoting preparedness through public education, emergency planning and preemptive prevention strategies. "OCFA's goal is to help prevent wildfires and to mitigate the threat they pose to…
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