SANDY — Firefighters know that wildfire season could kick up in a major way along the Wasatch Front at any time, and city firefighters, in recent weeks, have been helping homeowners fortify their properties against the potential fire hazard.

According to Battalion Chief Matt Stuebner, the Sandy City Fire Department has offered property fire inspections over the past four years at the residents’ request.

Additionally, crews visited a homeowner on Columbine Circle Thursday who had asked for a closer look.

“They reached out to us, which we love as a fire department,” Stuebner said during an interview with KSL TV. “It’s a great opportunity for us to build that relationship and collaborate on a fire threat on their home.”

Andy Young said he had already had a close brush with a fire when one

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