Wildfire specialist offers information on mitigation

Flames stretch upward as volunteer firefighters work to stop the Spotted Opossum Fire from spreading and extinguish the flames. sharon watson | courtesy photo
Flames stretch upward as volunteer firefighters work to stop the Spotted Opossum Fire from spreading and extinguish the flames. sharon watson | courtesy photo

Wildfire concerns are at the forefront of many producers’ minds as temperatures soar and Lampasas suffers continued drought.

According to Robert Beanblossom, who is part of the National Wildfire Education Team of the U.S. Forest Service, awareness is the first step toward mitigation.

“Number one is being aware of how a fire starts and how easily it can happen,” he said.

According to Beanblossom, 90% …