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LIVING WITH WILDFIRE |
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How to assess your property and decrease the chance of wildfire damage to your home. |
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Location |
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The location of a structure is an important aspect of home safety in the wildland/urban interface. While the view from a hilltop may be breathtaking, a home built too close to a steep slope is more prone to being caught in the path of flames racing up the hillside. Narrow passages between hills are also poor locations. As a fire moves uphill, pre-heating and spot fires occur ahead of the main fire. Choose a location that is level or at least 30 feet back from a steep slope. |
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