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Hot, Dry Weather Brings Wildfire Warning and Safety Tips

Having a 30 foot fire break around the home is extremely important.

(SILVERTON, Ore. ) - Every year the Silverton Fire District responds to numerous wildfires in fields or in heavy timber in their response area.

Many of these fires threaten nearby homes and other structures. Home owners have a responsibility to ensure that they take measures to keep their homes safe during a wildfire situation.