Bisbee Fire

The fire is mostly on private land, it started this morning.
The fire is now over 200 acres in size. More than 100 fire fighters are involved.

A round of applause and thanks to our Fire Department and all of the volunteer firefighters who successfully fought the Moon Canyon fire and saved all of the homes. We could hear them working into the night. It is alleged that the fire started from a illegal burn at a residence at the end of Moon Canyon.

We have to take a lot more precautions on both keeping our property clear of brush and overgrowth AND making sure that the public land is also cleared of growth. Every time anyone suggests cutting down some of the brush somebody starts screaming about it being sanctuary for wildlife. Well that is true but you bet that the first time one of these wildfires hits someone's home or heaven forbid makes it into the town itself, we're going to be the ones that need a sanctuary.

Anyone who needs practical advice about the threat and prevention can check out the link.

Here we go again. The toxic offender is already trying to spin this to trash somebody (check out Topix). He apparently dismisses the fact that fires are dangerous and do get out of control with or without permits. What a truly civic minded individual could do is use this ongoing risk in a positive way; to educate and motivate people to clear brush, to publicize the need for a fire break between the city and the open areas, and to encourage public support for a united campaign to protect Bisbee from wildfires that could take lives or property. But he'd rather use it as an opportunity to criticize the city or someone in the administration. How typical!

The toxic offender has been neutralized (too bad we can't say the same about his yard) just ignore him. Everyone knows he is desperate for attention. Remember the credo...

Ah Lady, now if only there was one man in Bisbee who looked like those firemen!

AHH you didn't see the guys from land management.

sandman wrote:

Here we go again. The toxic offender is already trying to spin this to trash somebody (check out Topix). He apparently dismisses the fact that fires are dangerous and do get out of control with or without permits. What a truly civic minded individual could do is use this ongoing risk in a positive way; to educate and motivate people to clear brush, to publicize the need for a fire break between the city and the open areas, and to encourage public support for a united campaign to protect Bisbee from wildfires that could take lives or property. But he'd rather use it as an opportunity to criticize the city or someone in the administration. How typical!

There's also the truly terrifying thought of the toxicity of the smoke resulting from a back yard fire fueled by chickens and e-waste....

Jack wrote:

sandman wrote:

Here we go again. The toxic offender is already trying to spin this to trash somebody (check out Topix). He apparently dismisses the fact that fires are dangerous and do get out of control with or without permits. What a truly civic minded individual could do is use this ongoing risk in a positive way; to educate and motivate people to clear brush, to publicize the need for a fire break between the city and the open areas, and to encourage public support for a united campaign to protect Bisbee from wildfires that could take lives or property. But he'd rather use it as an opportunity to criticize the city or someone in the administration. How typical!

There's also the truly terrifying thought of the toxicity of the smoke resulting from a back yard fire fueled by chickens and e-waste....

Defensible Space and Firewise Annual Checklist

* __ Trees and shrubs are properly thinned and pruned within the defensible space. Slash from the thinning is disposed of.
* __ Roof and gutters are clear of leaves, needles, and other debris.
* __ Branches overhanging the roof and chimney are removed.
* __ Chimney screens are in place and in good condition.
* __ Grass and weeds are mowed to a low height.
* __ An outdoor water supply is available, complete with a hose and nozzle that can reach all parts of the house.
* __ Fire extinguishers are checked and in working condition.
* __ The driveway is wide enough. The clearance of trees and branches is adequate for fire and emergency equipment. (Check with your local fire department.)
* __ Road signs and your name and house number are posted and easily visible.
* __ There is an easily accessible tool storage area with rakes, hoes, axes and shovels for use in case of fire.
* __ You have practiced family fire drills and your fire evacuation plan.
* __ Your escape routes, meeting points and other details are known and understood by all family members.
* __ Attic, roof, eaves and foundation vents are screened and in good condition. Stilt foundations and decks are enclosed, screened or walled up.
* __ Trash and debris accumulations are removed from the defensible space.

Jack wrote:

sandman wrote:

Here we go again. The toxic offender is already trying to spin this to trash somebody (check out Topix). He apparently dismisses the fact that fires are dangerous and do get out of control with or without permits. What a truly civic minded individual could do is use this ongoing risk in a positive way; to educate and motivate people to clear brush, to publicize the need for a fire break between the city and the open areas, and to encourage public support for a united campaign to protect Bisbee from wildfires that could take lives or property. But he'd rather use it as an opportunity to criticize the city or someone in the administration. How typical!

There's also the truly terrifying thought of the toxicity of the smoke resulting from a back yard fire fueled by chickens and e-waste....

Glad to see everyone survived this crisis and that no chickens were harmed in the process.... I just couldn't resist that.

Sammy wrote:

Defensible Space and Firewise Annual Checklist

* __ Trees and shrubs are properly thinned and pruned within the defensible space. Slash from the thinning is disposed of.
* __ Roof and gutters are clear of leaves, needles, and other debris.
* __ Branches overhanging the roof and chimney are removed.
* __ Chimney screens are in place and in good condition.
* __ Grass and weeds are mowed to a low height.
* __ An outdoor water supply is available, complete with a hose and nozzle that can reach all parts of the house.
* __ Fire extinguishers are checked and in working condition.
* __ The driveway is wide enough. The clearance of trees and branches
is adequate for fire and emergency equipment. (Check with your local
fire department.)
* __ Road signs and your name and house number are posted and easily visible.
* __ There is an easily accessible tool storage area with rakes, hoes, axes and shovels for use in case of fire.
* __ You have practiced family fire drills and your fire evacuation plan.
* __ Your escape routes, meeting points and other details are known and understood by all family members.
* __ Attic, roof, eaves and foundation vents are screened and in good
condition. Stilt foundations and decks are enclosed, screened or walled
up.
* __ Trash and debris accumulations are removed from the defensible space.

I wonder how many of us are looking a little differently at the clean up ordinance and not seeing it as simply gentrification?

The city council passed the Cleanup Ordinances (2) in October 2006.
That's 2006.

If the city council had not caved in to MacKinnon's vendetta, the referendum
could have been on the March ballot with the charter amendments and the
cleanup ordinances would now be LAW.

If the ordinances are so important then why does the city keep them in Limbo?

You can't give Jeff Harris ALL the credit.

Eye Mee wrote:

The city council passed the Cleanup Ordinances (2) in October 2006.
That's 2006.

If the city council had not caved in to MacKinnon's vendetta, the referendum
could have been on the March ballot with the charter amendments and the
cleanup ordinances would now be LAW.

If the ordinances are so important then why does the city keep them in Limbo?

You can't give Jeff Harris ALL the credit.

Unless you can describe this so-called vendetta, and back it up with evidence, instead of assuming it's existence is a given fact that everyone accepts, I shall give this post no credibility (and no more of my time.)