Local, state officials meet to discuss wildfire preparedness in California

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Wednesday, May 9, 2018
Remains of a home destroyed by wildfires is seen on Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2017, in Glen Ellen, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)
Remains of a home destroyed by wildfires is seen on Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2017, in Glen Ellen, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)
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SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- Local and state officials will discuss how emergency responders are prepared for year-found wildfires Wednesday in Santa Rosa.

U.S. Forest Service, Cal OES and other officials plan to take part in the discussion.

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They will also discuss how the public needs to take responsibility.

The discussion is part of Wildfire Awareness Week, which runs May 7-13.

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