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FireFree events offer free debris disposal around Central Oregon just in time for wildfire season
- FireFree debris disposal events in Central Oregon offer no-cost yard waste disposal June 5–13 at Redmond, Sisters and La Pine transfer stations.
- Officials emphasize defensible space and keeping combustible materials away from homes to reduce wildfire risk.
- FireFree encourages residents to remove dry fuels around structures as summer fuels dry out and temperatures rise.
- Oregon State Fire Marshal officials were cited on the importance of proactive cleanup for wildland-urban interfaces.
- The FireFree program highlights noncombustible siding alone is not enough to prevent fire spread if nearby fuels are present.
- The events run at Central Oregon transfer stations and address yard waste such as grass clippings and weeds.
- Fire officials warn homeowners to be mindful of bark mulch as a potential ignition source during dry, windy conditions.
- The guidance encourages reducing fuel around structures to slow the progression of fires toward homes.
- The article notes ongoing public information campaigns and resources about FireFree and property protection.
- The announcements come ahead of Central Oregon's wildfire season, aligning cleanup with preventive measures.
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