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This Year's Treacherous Wildfire Season -- How to Minimize Hazards

Fire officials are nervous about the risks of a large-scale fire this year, calling these the worst fire conditions in nearly a century. Lack of rainfall and dry vegetation create hazards for resident

Fire officials are nervous about the risks of a large-scale fire this year, calling these the worst fire conditions in nearly a century. Lack of rainfall and dry vegetation create hazards for residents all over the county. The deputy chief of operations with the San Diego Fire Department explains why the conditions forced an early declaration of the fire season, and how you can help minimize the hazards.

Guest

  • Jeff Carle , San Diego Fire Department deputy chief of operations.

(For more brush clearing information, call the city at 619- 525-86-07. You can also go to the city's website to get a copy of the brush management brochure.)

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