Fire in the city
Well, the Bay Area wildland fire season is officially over with this rain and more in the forecast. In the city, as well as more rural communities and wildlands, the danger from dry vegetation fuel load is diminished for the year.
Nevertheless, the city fire season is just beginning. San Francisco burned multiple times before the great earthquake and fire of 1906.
As recently as last weekend there was a fire in a building in Noe Valley.
and another at Haight and Fillmore the week before. Here's where to go if you want to help the folks impacted by that one.
As rain and cool temps send us indoors, we light candles and fires, cook more and use heating devices, which are in varying conditions re: safety. The San Francisco and individual and cooperative Marin Fire departments have tips for keeping you, loved ones and property safe.
Keeping vegetation trimmed and green around your home is still a good idea, as is not letting trash and debris pile up inside or outside your property. Building or remodeling with fire resistant materials is wise also.
and of course, smoke and carbon monoxide alarms, while they can be annoying when you burn the toast, are the best bet for saving lives, so keep those batteries fresh!
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