Officials in the California city of Stockton are taking proactive steps to reduce the risk of fires caused by flammable wooden pallets often found outside stores and storage areas.
The issue is especially close to home for the Stockton Emergency Food Bank, which has faced four fires just this year. While the causes of those fires are still under investigation, officials believe improperly stored pallets may have played a role.
At the food bank, staff are already implementing safety precautions. Alesha Pichler, with the Stockton Emergency Food Bank, says they’ve learned to be vigilant…