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Homeowners
There are a number of steps you can take to protect your home from wildland fire no matter where you live.
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Create and maintain clearance around your home. Proper clearance to 100 feet dramatically increases the chance of your house surviving a wildfire. This 100 foot defensible space also provides for firefighter safety when protecting homes during a wildland fire.
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Burn debris only on permissive burn days.
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Cut weeds and dry grass before 10 a.m. when the humidity is higher and temperatures are cooler to reduce the chance of igniting a fire (39K PDF).
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Follow proper guidelines for burning debris (106K PDF) on your property.


