The Alvarado Estates Fire Safe Council and Kensington Fire Safe will host a community forum regarding fire safety on Thursday, Nov. 21. The 6:30 p.m. event will take place at Herbert Hoover High School, 4474 El Cajon Blvd.

The recent Montezuma Fire left many in the community with questions and concerns, as well as a renewed commitment to better prepare themselves, their home and their neighborhood for wildfire.

Residents can join in this community forum with top officials to hear:

● Fire overview, evacuation and other issues

● The latest science on home ignition zone, defensible space, ember resistance

● Resources to help warn and update you during a wildfire event

● How Fire Safe Councils can help your neighborhood prepare for wildfires.

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