FIRE: Danger is high

Scott Bryan, emergency operations manager, said the office wanted to be prepared in case evacuations were ordered for county residents.

A sheriff’s deputy was posted at the incident command post throughout the weekend, which allowed access to the latest information without interfering in CalFire’s efforts.

Bryan said he was assured by CalFire that the Wall Fire will be contained, but with the region at high risk, fires could spring up just about anywhere at anytime.

“Fire doesn’t discriminate,” he said. “There is a lot of fuel for fire out there right now. We caution all residents to use good judgment.”

Marysville Fire Department Capt. Aaron Van De Vort said anytime there are high temperatures and low humidity, potential for fire is high.

Bryan and Van De Vort both advise residents to mow lawns early in the morning and use caution when using any powered equipment. Other tips:

Leftover fireworks or cigarettes could ignite dried brush and escalate if conditions are right.

If a resident lives on a property with extensive brush, create a perimeter around the house.

For those with medical conditions, air quality could deteriorate as wildfire smoke drifts to different regions.

Van De Vort recommends anyone with health conditions avoid strenuous activity and stay indoors.