Arizona source for informed views on forest fires

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Today:

RepPatterson Daniel R. Patterson

I've contacted #AZ State Forester Scott Hunt & the State Forestry Division to offer whatever help I can on wildfires. #AZfire

57 minutes ago

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RepPatterson Daniel R. Patterson

Feds declare your entire 2M acre Coronado National Forest 'closed' due to fire fear http://bit.ly/kS22ei Overreaction? #AZfire

2 hours ago

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RepPatterson Daniel R. Patterson

As a former wildlands firefighter, I back #AZfire fighters & their safety. Gov't fire bosses must respect those on front lines.

5 hours ago

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RepPatterson Daniel R. Patterson

Best responsible protection from wildfire is defensible space around forest homes on private property http://bit.ly/l2DXSn #AZfire

8 hours ago

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RepPatterson Daniel R. Patterson

Historic poor land management, livestock overgrazing & logging only big trees puts SW forests at risk of big wildfires. #AZfire

8 hours ago

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RepPatterson Daniel R. Patterson

Gov't risks many lives, spends billions fighting wildfires. Fires die down as weather changes (wind, humidity, temp, etc) #AZfire

8 hours ago

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RepPatterson Daniel R. Patterson

People stay safe, but fire is natural in SW & critical to forest health & wildlife. We need facts, not hyped blame & fear. #AZfire

9 hours ago