The City of The Dalles is addressing properties with dry vegetation issues that could be a fire hazard. City codes enforcement officer Nikki Lesich says they will continue to send compliance letters to property owners within 24-hours of properties identified with overgrown, dry vegetation that are a fire hazard on both commercial and residential properties.  When removing weed vegetation, property owners should remove the vegetation first and then apply chemicals for weed control, as spraying chemicals on tall, dry vegetation prior to cutting increases fire hazards.  Puncture vine, also known as goat head, also is a problem.  Property owners are asked not to mow or use a weed trimmer to remove puncture vine as it will spread seeds and increase growth of this noxious vegetation.  When removing puncture vine dig up and bag plants carefully, dispose of them, and then spray with a chemical control for puncture vine to reduce spreading.