Connect with us

Eugene

Eugene Springfield Fire partners with community to reduce wildfire risk near Spencer Butte

Published

on

Eugene, OR – Over the weekend, Eugene Springfield Fire teamed up with residents near Spencer Butte to enhance Defensible Space around homes and reduce the risk of wildfires. The department thanked neighborhood leaders for organizing the event and expressed appreciation to everyone who participated in the effort.

The initiative was part of an ongoing push to increase wildfire preparedness in high-risk areas by encouraging property owners to take preventative action. Defensible Space refers to the area around a home where vegetation and other flammable materials are managed to slow the spread of fire and protect structures.

Eugene Springfield Fire is urging residents to take similar steps on their own properties. Some of the key fire safety practices include clearing gutters and roofs of dry debris, removing combustible vegetation close to homes, trimming tree limbs to keep them from hanging low to the ground, and eliminating ladder fuels that allow fire to climb from the ground into the tree canopy.

These proactive measures not only help protect individual homes but also support the broader community’s safety during wildfire season.

You may also like…

Eugene1 day ago

Eugene Springfield Fire quickly contains house fire on Shady Loop in Springfield

Eugene, OR – Early Sunday morning, Eugene Springfield Fire responded to a house fire on Shady Loop in Springfield. The...

Eugene1 day ago

Eugene Springfield Fire rescues woman from vehicle in Willamette River

Eugene, OR – Eugene Springfield Fire crews responded Sunday afternoon to a vehicle that had entered the Willamette River near...

Eugene1 day ago

Eugene Police respond to armed dispute involving juveniles on River Road

Eugene, OR – On May 29 at 11:39 a.m., Eugene Police responded to a dispute involving a group of juveniles...

Eugene1 day ago

City of Eugene wraps up Building Safety Month highlighting 7,500 permits issued in 2024

Eugene, OR – As Building Safety Month concludes, the City of Eugene’s Building Permit Services team reflected on a busy...

Crime & Safety3 days ago

2-year-old child was Ieft with her deceased mother for days after the woman was kiIIed by her partner, who claimed that an aItercation over infideIity led to a struggIe over a firearm, which resulted in the fataI shooting: DA

Kentucky – A Kentucky man, 30-year-old J. Tompson, was convicted last week of murder and possession of a handgun by a...

Eugene4 days ago

First responders appreciation BBQ brings community and local agencies together in Springfield

Eugene, OR — First responders and their families gathered Thursday at 3188 Gateway Loop in Springfield for the First Responders...

Eugene4 days ago

Eugene officers visit pre-K class to build early community connections

Eugene, OR — A group of Eugene police officers and Community Service Officers spent time last week visiting a local...

Eugene4 days ago

Eugene Police honor civilian and deputy chief for lifesaving actions

Eugene, OR – The Eugene Police Department recently recognized two individuals for their heroic actions during a critical incident earlier...

Eugene4 days ago

Drivers clocked going nearly 90 MPH on Beltline as summer traffic enforcement ramps up in Eugene

Eugene, OR – As summer approaches and students prepare for the end of the school year, traffic enforcement officers are...

Eugene4 days ago

Police respond to report of armed juvenile and shots fired near Eugene high school

Eugene, OR – Eugene Police are continuing to investigate an armed dispute involving a group of juveniles after responding to...

Eugene6 days ago

Eugene Springfield Fire warns of brush fire risk after debris burn spreads near Pine Grove Road

Eugene, OR – Despite a long and cool spring, fire danger remains high in Lane County. On May 23, just...

Trending