The Chino Valley Fire District on Tuesday began inspecting 49,000 potential trouble spots, including residential areas, making sure the areas were free of debris, vegetation and combustible materials. In some cases, property owners can be charged a $130 non-compliance fee for not clearing away brush. Craig Fiegener reports from Chino for the NBC4 News at 5 p.m. on May 15,…
The Chino Valley Fire District stepped up brush clearance efforts on Tuesday by inspecting problem areas and citing residents who were not complying.
It's no small feat: firefighters inspect 49,000 potential trouble spots.
"The fire district goes out twice a year to inspect parcels, including vacant lots and residential areas, to make sure they're free of debris, vegetation and anything that's combustible," said the fire district's Massiel De Guevara.
Even small patches of brush could lead to a much bigger problem on windy days.
"The embers that would be created if there was a vegetation fire could go up and lodge into some of the surrounding structures," De Guevara said.
If a warning isn't enough, property owners can be charged a $130 non-compliance fee.
If a person continues to be uncooperative, firefighters may clear the lot and then send the bill to the property owner.
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