Spartan Times

Jefferson County Fire

By Sharayah Bachler, Copy Editor

A sudden fire has turned tragic in Jefferson County after homes have been burned down, and two have lost their lives. Already this fire has caused too much loss, after also having possibly claimed another woman’s life as she is missing after her house being burned down. The fire which started Monday in Jefferson County was at the probable cause of the draught and people burning trash in an area where there has not been enough moisture. Fire officials have been able to control over seventy percent of the fire, but there is still 3.65 miles of it to be contained.

The individuals who lost their lives in the fire were likely to be residents or visitors according to a police official’s statement. (Fiske 1) the identity of these persons has not yet been released, but not knowing the identities does not make the ordeal any less tragic.

It didn’t help that Ponderosa pines were spurring on the fire, officials say that these trees burn to ashes and the heavy layer they create trap in the heat. (Los Angeles Times) The fire has burnt down fifteen to twenty five buildings with only about ten being homes. There are still warnings for people to evacuate.

Because this winter was so dry, there are a lot of ways a fire can start. The lack of moisture has left the dead vegetation vulnerable to sparks and anything else that may urge a fire to occur. No rain or snow has left all the dead vegetation from winter at an end for their spring leaves to bloom.

It’s encouraged to keep any fires carefully watched and contained and to immediately put fires out if any wind kicks up. To properly put out a fire you need to douse it with water and cover with dirt. This will prevent any fires to happen, saving people from having to lose their homes or businesses as the people in Jefferson County have.

Be careful this spring and summer, it’s best to be cautious, and not careless about starting fires.

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