🌳 Why Trees Are at Risk in the Heat
Dry leaves, overgrown brush, and low-hanging limbs can turn your beautiful property into a fire hazard in extreme heat. All it takes is one spark—from a bonfire, grill, cigarette, or even a mower hitting a rock—and you could be facing a fast-moving fire that’s hard to stop.
✅ Fire-Safe Landscaping Tips
1. Keep your yard clean and clear
- Remove dead branches, dry leaves, and fallen limbs regularly.
- Clear gutters and rooftops—these areas collect dry debris quickly.
2. Trim low branches
- Make sure tree branches are at least 6 to 10 feet off the ground to prevent flames from climbing upward.
3. Maintain defensible space
- Create a safety buffer around your home by clearing brush 30–100 feet away from structures.
- Space out trees and shrubs to reduce the chance of fire spreading.
4. Avoid stacking firewood near your home
- Keep woodpiles at least 30 feet away from any structures and off the ground.
🔥 When Fire Danger Is High, Avoid:
- Open burning, even small brush fires
- Using chainsaws or mowers during peak heat hours (midday)
- Throwing cigarettes or matches on the ground—always extinguish fully
- Outdoor grilling near trees or dry brush
🚨 What If You See a Hazard?
If you notice dangerous overgrowth, dead trees, or leaning limbs near your home—or your neighbor’s—don’t wait. Call a licensed tree service like Foos to inspect and safely handle the job.
Preventing fires isn’t just about what you do—it’s about what you don’t ignore.
❤️ We’re Here to Help
At Foos Tree Service, we’re proud to keep our communities safe, strong, and shaded. Whether it’s clearing brush, trimming limbs, or removing hazardous trees, our team is equipped and experienced to protect what matters most—your home, your family, and our forests.
Call us today for a free safety inspection or quote. Let’s keep Sandusky County fire-safe this summer.