CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Since the start of 2022, wildfires across the state of Texas have burned over 403,000 acres of our land. March, alone, saw 978 wildfires burn over 348,000 acres.
The Forest Service is encouraging all Texans to take steps to help reduce the risks. It's more important than ever as fire activity, and fire conditions, remain high.
Here's a few things you can do to help:
- Use non-flammable landscaping materials within 30-feet of your home
- Remove dead vegetation from under the deck of your home
- Remove dead vegetation from within 10-feet of your home
- Prune trees so low-hanging branches do not touch the ground
- Park your car away from grass and other plants
- Safely dispose of your cigarette butts
- Lastly, if you spot a wildfire, immediately contact local authorities.
You can call 911, or report the fire online at nifc.gov.
A quick response can save lives and property, so if you see it, call it in. Don't wait for someone else to do your part for you.
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