9 ‘Firewise’ Communities for Fire District 3

Matt Jordan September 12, 2018

Last Updated: September 12, 2018

With help from local fire districts, some communities are creating a barrier between themselves and fire danger.

The Madrone Mobile Home Park in Central Point was introduced as Jackson County Fire District 3’s 9th ‘Firewise’ community.

More than 4 acres of land was cleared of debris, snags and highly flammable vegetation. Creating a defensible space for the community.

“We’ve also worked with over 20 homeowners in the community, removed juniper, arborvitae, replanted some really fire resistant plants to keep their homes safe as well,” said Ashley Blakely with Fire District 3.

Fire District 3 will help maintain the 200 foot buffer zone for the next few years. If you think your community could use help creating a defensible space, check out www.Firewise.org.

Matt Jordan September 12, 2018

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Matt Jordan is the Chief Meteorologist for KOBI-TV NBC5. Matt joined the NBC5 weather team in 2014 after a year as a reporter and anchor in Alexandria, Louisiana. His experience with the severe weather of the Deep South and a love of the Pacific Northwest led him to pursue a certification with Mississippi State University as a Broadcast Meteorologist. You can find Matt working in the evenings of NBC5 News at 5, 6 and 11 as well as online. Matt also has a degree in Journalism from the University of Oregon. In addition to being passionate about news and weather, Matt is a BIG Oregon Ducks fan. When not rooting for the Ducks or tracking down the next storm over the Pacific, Matt can be found outdoors in the Oregon wilderness with his wife, his daughter and their dogs Stanley and Gordi.