Protect your home from fires

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Homeowners and property management companies need to take action to protect their properties from wildfires. It starts with creating a 5-foot defensible space around buildings making the space free of trees, bushes, plants, wood chips, etc. Gravel is a possible replacement. Ignited vegetation can blow in windows and damage siding as well as burning down buildings.

Cathleen Krahe

Aspen

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