Are you prepared for Fire Season?

Jul 15
2 min read

Picture of tree that has fallen on a house. Time to prepare your trees for winter!

Here in Northern California, wildfire season typically starts in June or July and ends in November, according to the Western Fire Chiefs Association.* Factors like above-normal temperatures, dry conditions, and drought are contributing to the increased fire risk.

This year, the National Interagency Fire Center’s July outlook projects above-normal significant fire potential from July through September across northeastern California and the Northern Sierra.**

Did you know a single tree can produce enough heat to start a fire? That’s why working with an arborist is essential when caring for your trees during fire season.

Here are 5 Ways to Keep Your Home or Commercial Property Safe this Fire Season:

Hire a professional arborist
Paul the Tree Climber can help prune and trim trees on your site during late summer or early fall as part of a comprehensive maintenance plan. This removes deadwood from the tree before it begins to dry in preparation for winter, which can result in dangerous tree limb failure.
Trim shrubs and trees
Tree and shrub pruning will help prevent branches from falling onto power lines or other structures on the property, which is a safety hazard.
Clear loose and dry vegetation
One of the easiest ways for fires to start is having too many dry leaves pile up! Make sure to keep an eye on leaves as they begin to fall off to prevent any unwanted accidents or safety concerns.
Set up an emergency plan
Having an emergency plan for fire situations that could arise on your property is important. This includes knowing the location of all exits, what kind of sprinkler system you have, and for business owners, how many people work at each site daily.
Remove combustible products
Be sure that no combustible materials like gasoline are stored near trees or shrubs. This could cause an explosion if ignited by a cigarette butt or something else flammable.