Weekend Weather Creates Fire Risks

Single-digit humidity combined with dry lightening expected at low elevations and high north winds could create a busy weekend, fire-wise. But the is prepared. According to Jeff Carman, Roseville Fire spokesman, they have increased the number of firefighters working on each shift as a precaution this weekend.

When there is a weather pattern similar to what is predicted this weekend, Carman said they treat it as if “every spark that hits the ground is going to start a fire.”

Carman said people need to be cautious and if they see or smell fire or smoke, call 911 immediately, as any delay in notification of a fire could be dangerous.

“Just be careful for the next couple of days,” Carman said. “If there’s any delay, it will kill us – we will get behind.”

Tips for this weekend:

• If you’re working on machinery that may cause sparks, work on that as early in the day as possible
• When using your barbecue, watch out for sparks
• Mowing the lawn can be a fire starter if the lawnmower hits a rock and creates a spark
• Don’t throw cigarettes out of the car window onto the roadside
• If you see a fire or smoke, call 911 immediately

Weekend Weather: (According to the Weather Channel)

• Friday – Afternoon clouds and very hot with temperatures reaching 102 degrees; winds at 5-10 mph.
• Saturday – A high of 98 degrees is expected with mostly sunny skies and winds 5-10 mph.
• Sunday – Partly cloudy with a high of 91 degrees predicted and a low of 58 degrees.