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Draper fire marshal urges homeowners to create 0–30 foot defensible space against wildfires
Summary
Don Buckley, Draper City Fire Marshal, told residents that year-round clearing of flammable materials 0–5 feet from houses and maintaining a 5–30 foot defensible zone helps prevent ember-driven ignitions and enables firefighters to defend homes.
Don Buckley, the Draper City Fire Marshal, urged residents to maintain year-round defensible space around homes and yards to reduce the risk of wildfire damage. He said homeowners should keep a 0- to 5-foot clearance immediately around structures and maintain a defensible zone from 5 feet out to 30 feet.
Buckley said embers blown by wildfire can land in dry mulch or landscaping and…
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