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Photo of the Week: Raising wildfire risk awareness

“Fire is everyone’s fight,” said U.S. Fire Administrator Dr. Lori Moore-Merrell

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By FireRescue1 Staff

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — U.S. Fire Administrator Dr. Lori Moore-Merrell made appearances this week in Colorado and California to raise awareness of wildfires’ threat. Wildfires have developed from a seasonal issue to a yearlong reality.

She met with a number of fire service leaders and said the country needs to adapt.

“Fire is everyone’s fight,” she said.

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