VIDEO: As temperatures increase, so does the risk for wildfires in our area. So, how critical is it to understand the importance of wildfire prevention?
We didn't see the moisture this year we normally see, so if we don't want another Bighorn-type fire across our area, it's important to take note of a few things.
"A spark... just one little single spark can cause many thousands of acres to be damaged," said Michael Stanley, a Mount Lemmon resident who lost his home during 2003's Aspen Fire. Fortunately, Michael was able to keep his home during last year's Bighorn Fire.
"Brush fires scare us. Any kind of wild land fire scares us," said Stanley.
So, to prevent that scare, Golder Ranch Fire District has some advice for you.
"We don't want people to completely cut down every plant they have in their yard, but if it's dead, if it's low hanging, we want you to trim those up," said Adam Jarrold, the Public Information Officer for Golder Ranch Fire District.