Urban Brush Fires

June 27, 2019
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As the legal use of fireworks is in effect until July 6 in Arizona, the chances for urban brush fires goes up. Urban brush fires can more quickly threaten structures as compared with wildfires. We hear from Phoenix Fire Captain Rob McDade about the challenges presented by urban brush fires.

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Rob McDade, Phoenix Fire Captain

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