Keep safety in mind when enjoying your backyard. Here are some tips to help prevent fires:

• Store firewood away from any structure.
• Store fuels and other flammable liquids in a secure location, such as a locked shed or your garage 
• Remove any dry and dead plant debris from under decks, in the gutters and accumulations against any structure.
• Dispose garbage, lumber and bulky waste properly.
• Mow and water your grass around your home.
• Enclose combustible decks with non-combustible materials.
• Always keep a watchful eye on fire pits when they are in use and make sure they are safe.
• Contact your utility company if trees or branches are not clear of power lines on your property.