Fire-smart habits include: Keep gutters, eaves, and roofs clear of leaves and organic debris. Position wood piles 30 feet from vegetation and structures. Block dead leaves and organic debris from accumulating under decks and raised structures with wire mesh.
A landscape that gives a building the best chance for surviving a wildfire is one that provides a defensible space. Fires need fuel, oxygen, and heat to burn. Defensible space landscapes are low in fuel, keeping the fire far enough away that firefighters have a chance to defend the building.
