With the summer heat and dryness comes the wildfire season but the season is long in the west. Wildfires are breaking out across the US and countries around the world year-round. If you’re in an area that is anticipating a wildfire or notice any wildfire warning signs, get prepared early using a...
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In recent weeks, cities along the west coast of the United States have faced the effects of smoke and poor air quality. Though you can’t control the effects of a wildfire, there are many things you can do to take precautions for your health. In this article, we’ll review some of the steps you ca...
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While it's not always possible to predict the precise trigger or spark for a wildfire, its risk can be estimated to some extent when one understands the patterns it follows. The term “wildland fire behavior” describes how fuel ignites, flame develops, and fire spreads, as well as common factors ...
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A lot of people start researching the topic of wildfires when creating defensible space around their homes. However, true natural disaster preparedness starts at the point when the house is being constructed. With the Palisades and Eaton fires in Los Angeles burning down so many homes, people are...
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In recent years, it may seem like wildfires have become more frequent, especially in certain parts of the country and continent. As natural events, wildfires can cause harm, but understanding why and how they occur can help minimize your risk. In the same way that not all locations are prone to ...
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With wildfires on the rise, many places are beginning to look for ways to protect properties from destruction. One practice that is becoming increasingly popular in some towns and mandatory in places like Marin County, California, is fire-resistant landscaping.
Fire-resistant landscaping, also ...
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