Wildfire breaks out above the homestead - Too close for comfort!
Channel: Tamakoa Homestead
Date: 2024-04-05

Every homesteader, farmer and land owner fears fire! This was a close call for us and our homestead land with a wildfire that broke out in the mountains right above our homestead.

A special mention and thanks goes out to the fire fighters and emergency services that were on scene to fight the blaze as it hurtled towards the homestead. There were helicopters, water tankers and fire trucks with lots of boots on the ground helping to bring this fire under control. Their effort and dedication is highly appreciated by us all.

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What does this mean for the homestead?

1. We need to put fire prevention at the top of our priority list. Prevention techniques include cleaning out overgrown brush, putting in fire breaks and ensuring there are clear and easy to access paths to all sections of the homestead and surrounding land. 

2. We need to partner with our local FPA and make connections within our local fire department to have the correct emergency response details and teams on hand.

3. We need to get our hands on some fire fighting gear. This includes clothing, boots, eye protection, rubber fire beaters and most importantly a trailer of sorts that can house a water tank with a pump and hose to be able to head to the fire line and keep fires at bay. This will allow just enough time for the fire fighting services to arrive and take over.

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