The CNMI has officially entered the dry season or \u201cfire season.\u201d This means that, due to the hotter and drier climate, the CNMI may see an increase in forest fires in the next few months.<\/p>\n
According to Department of Fire and Emergency Medical Services spokesperson Rob Mojica, the CNMI is officially in its \u201cfire season\u201d as of February and it is expected to last until July.<\/p>\n
Because of this, DFEMS is seeking the community\u2019s help in ensuring that no forest fires are accidentally started this dry season.<\/p>\n
\u201cBe considerate and cautious about what you\u2019re burning because all it takes is one ember to start a mass wildfire,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
Things to consider, Mojica said, is the burning of debris, grass trimmings, and dead foliage. \u201cBe mindful and to burn them in small increments to avoid a spread,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
In addition, DFEMS encourages everyone to get a permit when burning household debris.<\/p>\n
DFEMS responded to its first grassfire for the season near the old Kan Pacific swimming pool on Monday, Feb. 13.<\/p>\n
According to DFEMS, at approximately 10:38am, a Department of Public Safety patrol vehicle reported the grassfire.<\/p>\n
At 10:40am, Engine 2 from the Garapan Fire Station responded to the location of the fire and arrived on scene at 10:50am. By 12:15pm, the fire was fully extinguished.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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