Wildfire Prevention Before It’s Too Late | Denver News

Wildfires are coming — and Jefferson and Clear Creek counties are waking up fast. With forests dry, overgrown, and choked with beetle-killed trees, officials warn it’s not a matter of if, but when. One homeowner faces a $70K bill to clear her land — a steep price, but one that’s becoming unavoidable as lightning strikes loom. Meanwhile, Mount Vernon is turning the tide with grants to thin 60% of its forest, protect water sources, and mimic natural cycles — lessons learned from Lookout Mountain, where treated forests now stand in stark contrast to those lost to fire. The bottom line? Get proactive. Your property, your community, your safety depend on it. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/aa9e0d7c1e4c2f27