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7/2/2009		Use Fireworks Responsibly During Fire Season The weather plays a considerable part in any fire, especially dry, windy conditions. Dry weather leads to dry vegetation which is more prone to fire, even a mild wind can carry embers up to a m Read More...

7/2/2009		Keep Your School Safe From Fires on July 4 State Fire Marshal Michael G. Matlick announced today that in 2008, during July 4th celebrations, there were 11 fireworks-related school fires. From 2006 through 2008 there were 36 fireworks-related s Read More...

7/2/2009		Public Fireworks Displays A great way to enjoy fireworks is to attend a public display produced by trained professionals. In Washington State, Independence Day fireworks displays are spectacular productions illuminated with vi Read More...

7/1/2009		The Home Ignition Zone – Protecting your home from wildfire Wildfires have become increasingly common in the wildland/urban interface (WUI) as more people move to remote areas creating an environment where fire can move readily between structures and vegetatio Read More...

6/30/2009		Fires Caused by the Improper Use of Fireworks State Fire Marshal Michael G. Matlick announced today that in 2008 there were 518 fires caused by fireworks over the Independence Day holiday. Persons using fireworks must remember that there are leg Read More...