Smaller Fire Districts Struggle to Keep Up with Rising Fire Risk

05/05/2025 11 min
Smaller Fire Districts Struggle to Keep Up with Rising Fire Risk

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Episode Synopsis

As wildfires become a year-round threat in Southern Arizona, small fire districts are stretched thin and homeowners are facing rising insurance costs, or losing coverage entirely. In this episode, we look at how rural communities like Rio Rico and Sonoita are adapting, what fire officials say they need, and why prevention at home may be the most important line of defense.Support the show: https://www.myheraldreview.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.