And, although we are far from the mountains in Davis, we face many of the same fire fuel hazards found in mountainous areas. Pine needles are common in Davis yards. When allowed to build up on the ground or on a roof, this dry material can be ignited easily by a heat source. In addition, leaves, dry and dead plants and other organic yard debris can be highly combustible. This is especially true after the summer heat.
Prevention is the best solution.
Look at your yard and around your house. Try to identify potential hazards or combustible materials that could be ignited easily. Areas to be particularly mindful of are the roof, rain gutters and side yards that you may not visit frequently. Rake up and remove organic material such as pine needles, grass and weeds. Dead or dying vegetation and overgrown and untrimmed trees and bushes .