Firefighters chose their battles carefully without unreasonably placing their own lives at risk when there are other homes that could be saved. Homeowners who spend the time and energy to make their homes safe from fire will not only reduce the risk of wildfires destroying their home, but will also make it easier and safer for firefighters to protect their home. To minimize the losses in a wildland fire, the best defense is planning ahead. Here are just a few things to consider. Clean debris off the roof, including raingutters.
Windborn embers are one of the most common ways fires consume homes.
Consider roofing your home with fire-resistant materials like tile, metal, or composite shingles. Thin dense vegetation at least 30 feet around from your home and prune lower branches of trees to keep fire from climbing. If on a slope, you may need to thin further because fire spreads more quickly on an incline. Landscape with less flammable plants like flowers, willow, aspen, and lilac. Plan at least two escape routes.