San Rafael event focuses on wildfire prevention

Curious children and adults get an up close look at a wildfire response helicopter at the 3rd annual Ember Stomp at the Marin County Fairgrounds in San Rafael, Calif. on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024. The wildfire prevention festival included live burn demonstrations, fire smart landscaping exhibits and more. (Sherry LaVars/Marin Independent Journal)

Firefighter Kieran Keany with Marin County Fire show Catherine Barnes of Nicasio a wildfire chainsaw at the 3rd annual Ember Stomp at the Marin County Fairgrounds in San Rafael...