If you live in a arid climate, you're probably wondering when the next wildfire is going to start. It's a favorite theme here in our home state, Colorado. We've had plenty of wildfires in past years. And now the first barn-and-house-burner, the Black Forest fire (between Monument and Colorado Springs on the I-25 corridor), has made its acrid mark on the land. The wildfires affect people for dozens of miles all around, even when they're not being evacuated. Smoke chokes the air, clouds the sky, and makes us pray for rain. Don't wait for the first plume of smoke to act. There are things you should be doing now to keep fire at bay, just in case. Ways To Keep Fire At Bay Decide What's Important Laptops, legal papers and family photos … [Read more...]