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Wednesday, August 10, 2016 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon FuELS: Blaze was kept small and handled quickly Continued from page 1 reached 90 degrees and winds gusted at 10-15 miles per hour. Approximately 10 years ago fuels specialists thinned out small ponderosa pine, juniper trees, and removed brush, considerably reduc- ing the fire fuels available to burn. Typically the presence of small trees and thick under- brush make controlling a fire under hot and dry conditions difficult. Today the understory on this particular parcel is composed of small scattered shrubs, bunchgrass and pon- derosa pine. Not a single tree torched in the fire area; the fire stayed on the ground and could easily be controlled by firefighters arriving on scene with water and hand tools. “Conditions are especially dry this fire season, even with the wet winter and spring we had this year, increas- ing the potential for fires to spread quickly,” noted Ed Keith, Deschutes County for- ester. “Fuel-reduction proj- ects such as this allow for safer and more effective fire suppression. “Fires are a natural occur- rence here in Central Oregon, so everyone, including Deschutes County, must take responsibility for their prop- erty to mitigate the potential losses to themselves and their neighbors,” Keith added. “Everyone, from homeowners to firefighters and other com- munity leaders, have a role to play in wildfire preparedness and better adapting to wildfire in Deschutes County.” “Fuels treatments on land- scapes and defensible-space projects greatly reduce the impact that fires will have on the landscape and in neighbor- hoods adjacent to those land- scapes,” said Alison Green, program coordinator for Project Wildfire. “Hazardous fuels treatments allow for safe and effective fire suppression and a chance for communities to better understand their roles and responsibilities when liv- ing in a fire-prone environ- ment such as Central Oregon.” The outcome could have been very different if the fire had occurred in the same area — but where fuels had not been reduced. This fire is added proof that years of coordinated fuel reduction efforts by county, state, fed- eral and private landown- ers in Deschutes County pay dividends in the form of pro- viding a safer environment for firefighters to work in while also providing safety to communities. For more information about Project Wildfire visit www.projectwildfire.org. For more information on fire- adapted communities, visit fireadaptednetwork.org. 25 Starting off young... photo by aWbrey Gaines reagan gaines, age 3-1/2, was helped by sam Mitchell in Peewee showmanship during Deschutes county fair 4-H competition. Dr. Thomas R. Rheuben General, Cosmetic, Implant and Family Dentistry ~ Over 22 years Serving Sisters ~ We are preferred providers for Delta Dental PPO and Premier, MODA, Advantage, Pacifi c Source, Cigna and the V.A. photo Courtesy sisters Fire fuels reduction was a boon to firefighters. 541-549-0109 | 304 W. Adams Ave. | Sisters Quilt Drawing for FURRY FRIEND S 501 ( c )( 3 ) FOUNDATION 100% of the proceeds go to Furry Friends Foundation. “Friends of Furry Friends” quilt was pieced by Valerie Fercho-Tillery. The bold colors and incredible detail make this a spectacular quilt. The quilt is currently on display at The Nugget offi ce, 442 E. Main Ave. Bring your pup by for a dog cookie and have a look! Tickets may be purchased at The Nugget offi ce or online at our website www.furryfriendsfoundation.org. Tickets are $1 each, six for $5 or go for it, 25 for $20. Info: 541-549-9941 “Friends of Furry Friends” - by Valerie Fercho-Tillery (46"w x 59"h)
