The fire season may be over, but it’s still a good time for homeowners in Nevada County to make sure they have proper protections. The Fire Safe Council is holding its second Defensible Space Advisory Training Session of the year Wednesday and Thursday. Council Executive Director Joanne Drummond says you can get a lot of work done this time of year…

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And Drummond says with debris burning bans and restrictions lifted, property owners have an easier, more efficient option available for clearing and thinning trees and vegetation. Even though the drought’s been going on for 5 years, she says there are still a number of things that can be learned at this free 2-day session. That includes firewise landscaping…

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Drummond poor defensible space can also impact home insurance rates. The session is free and very popular, with classes filling up fast. They’re going on from 9am to 3pm Wednesday and Thursday, at the Fire Safe Council office, at 139 East Main Street in Grass Valley