Mechanical Treatment in Dead Dry Vegetation
Cal Fire and the San Luis Obispo county fire department released a statement, saying they have responded to multiple wildland fires due to mowing, weed eating, and disking.
The release advises members of the public to know when to mow – mow prior to 10 am, never on windy days, and always with a water source available.
The release further says that lawn mowers, weed eaters, and tractor disking have a high risk of causing fires when used on dead or dry vegetation.
Should the blades on each of these machines strike rocks or metal objects within the vegetation, they have a high risk of sparking a fire.
