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Tips offered for protecting Gold Canyon homes from wildfires

Posted 1/17/25

Pinal County and Superstition Fire and Medical District have been receiving calls from Gold Canyon residents regarding vegetation control and fire safety.

Neither Pinal County nor SFMD have …

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Wildfires

Tips offered for protecting Gold Canyon homes from wildfires

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Pinal County and Superstition Fire and Medical District have been receiving calls from Gold Canyon residents regarding vegetation control and fire safety.

Neither Pinal County nor SFMD have authority to clear vegetation on federal land, state land, HOA property or private property, according to a release from the county and SFMD.

Also, neither the county nor the district can compel other government or private entities to clear or remove vegetation from their land. They can only provide recommendations for best practices, not enforcement, it states.

The release offered the following tips on protecting homes from wildfire:

  • Clean roof surfaces and gutters regularly to avoid accumulation of flammable materials.
  • Replace or repair any loose or missing shingles or roof tiles to prevent ember penetration.
  • Repair or replace damaged or loose window screens and any broken windows.
  • Screen or box-in areas below patios and decks with wire mesh to prevent debris and combustible materials from accumulating.
  • Move any flammable material away from wall exteriors – mulch, flammable plants, leaves and needles, firewood piles – anything that can burn.
  • Remove anything stored underneath decks or porches.
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