Officials start early with wildfire awareness

Sean C. Morgan

Local wildland fire suppression officials are taking advantage of May, Oregon Wildfire Awareness Month, to remind Sweet Home-area residents of the importance of preventing human-caused fires.

The Oregon Department of Forestry and Keep Oregon Green, in particular, are spreading the word on ways to reduce the vulnerability of homes in the event a wildfire encroaches.

Typically, Wildfire Awareness is a week-long effort, but this year fire officials want to focus heavily on…

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