Wildfires may seem rare, but they do happen. Before a wildfire strikes, there are measures you can take to reduce danger to homes and businesses. Keep these fire awareness tips top of mind to take proactive steps to protect your home or business from the unexpected.
Wildfires often spread to homes and buildings when burning debris is carried by wind and falls on roofs.
A building’s ability to survive a wildfire is based on its roofing material and the quality of the “defensible space” surrounding it. Your defensible space is comprised of these three zones. The selection and maintenance of vegetation and other combustible items in these zones will determine how effective your defensible space will be if a wildfire reaches your property. Defensive space also provides room for firefighters if a fire approaches a structure.
Develop defensible space around each building by establishing the three zones.