With the state’s years-long drought, there is no longer a “wildfire season.” Fires can happen year-round, which is why the Town of Cave Creek stresses the importance of prevention. The Cave Creek Fire Department will host a community meeting on Wednesday, April 9, at 3:30 p.m. at the Desert Foothills Library. In addition to the Cave Creek Fire Department, Daisy Mountain Fire & Medical and the U.S. Forest Service-Tonto National Forest will have representatives at these meetings to provide information.

The fire experts will share with residents how the community has the firefighting resources and regional partnerships to attack a wildfire to help protect property and life in the event a wildfire should occur. Residents are encouraged to attend to learn about the town’s preparedness and what actions a homeowner can take to protect their property.