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May is National Wildfire Awareness month, and the Blackfoot Clearwater community is prone to wildland fire. During your annual spring-cleaning efforts celebrate Wildfire Awareness Month by preparing your home and property for the upcoming fire season. Some suggestions include:

• Clean your roof and gutters by removing pine needles or other debris.

• Remove any flammable material within five feet of your home.

• Remove items stored under your decks and porches, especially the remnants of last winter’s firewood and other flammable materials.

On behalf of the Montana Department of N...