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Truckee Meadows Fire & Rescue urges homeowners to prepare; open‑burn season closes April 30
Summary
Fire Chief Richard Edwards updated commissioners on wildfire preparedness: distribution of homeowner guidance, availability of defensible‑space inspectors, end of open burning in unincorporated Washoe County on April 30, final spring green‑waste collections and an upcoming wildfire preparedness workshop on Thursday at South Valleys Library.
Truckee Meadows Fire & Rescue Chief Richard Edwards told the Washoe County Board of County Commissioners on April 28 that the district is stepping up wildfire education, inspections and training ahead of fire season.
Edwards described a one‑page community guidance sheet that clarifies noxious weeds, hazardous fuels and the code authorities that apply to defensible‑space enforcement. He said the…
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