Edmond firefighters urge residents to be Firewise for wildfire season
Threats of wildfires because of windy and warm weather come with a warning from Edmond firefighters to take precautions around residences. They suggest following a national program called Firewise.
EDMOND — Firefighters are urging Edmond property owners to take precautions to make sure their homes are safe from possible wildfires this winter.
The home of George Reich on Blackjack Lane was destroyed in August wildfires in Edmond. OKLAHOMAN ARCHIVE PHOTO
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Wildfires in Edmond that started Aug. 4 and rekindled Aug. 6 caused $1.8 million in damage and burned 1,100 acres. Destoyed were 10 homes, eight outbuildings, four trucks and two tractors.
Fire Maj. Kelly Lewis said dry conditions this winter have already sent fueled grass fires. The benefits of this week's rain will be gone quickly because of the winds and unseasonably warm temperatures, Lewis said.
National Weather Service officials said continuing windy and warm conditions will elevate wildfire concerns through the weekend and Monday.
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