A recent wildfire in Eagle County that burned near homes in the Brett Trail neighborhood reminds us of the importance of wildfire mitigation. Homes were built under the county’s wildfire building regulations and maintained “defensible space” on their properties. Read more about the blaze and what fire professionals anticipate for the coming fire season.
Firefighters mop up around the edges of their treatment area following the recent wildfire in Eagle County (April 2018). Image courtesy of Eagle County.