Think of defensible space as your home’s first line of defense against wildfire. Through her work with the Defensible Space Program in CAL FIRE’s Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM), Natasha Fouts is helping residents prepare for wildfires. From property inspections to defensible space evaluations, Natasha travels across the state, working directly with homeowners to reduce fire hazards and create safer spaces around structures. Preparedness is powerful—and thanks to Natasha’s dedication, mo
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Despite a wet winter, tens of millions of trees are dead, increasing wildfire risk. Learn more about maintaining your Defensible Space now! www.ReadyForWildfire.org/DefensibleSpace | CAL FIRE
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Defensible space is a game changer! When it comes to protecting your home from wildfires; you provide the defense and we’ll provide the offense! #SuperBowl #SuperBowlLIII #SuperBowl53 http://www.readyforwildfire.org/Defensible-Space/ | CAL FIRE
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Wildfires don't wait and neither should you! Create a defensible space buffer around your home. Start by clearing dead plant material, cutting low-hanging limbs, and giving firefighters the safe space needed to protect your home. #WildfirePreparednessWeek kicks off this Sunday! We'll be sharing tips, tools, and resources all week to help you stay ready. Visit ReadyforWildfire.org to get a head start. 🔥✋🏠 #WildfirePrevention #HomeHardening #DefensibleSpace #CALFIRE | CAL FIRE
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Your home’s first line of defense against wildfires is Defensible Space. This applies to small yards too. This video breaks down three crucial zones to keep your property safe: • Zone 0 (Ember Resistant Zone): The 0-5 feet around your home, where fire and embers can easily spread. • Zone 1 (Lean and Green Zone): 5-30 feet of clear, fire-resistant space. • Zone 2 (Reduced Fuel Zone): 30-100 feet of carefully spaced vegetation. Don't know where to start? Focus your efforts close to your home and w
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When wildfires threaten communities and homes, you might hear a lot about defensible space and the layer of protection it can provide. Defensible space is the first line of defense for your home against wildfire. Acting as a buffer between your structure and the surrounding area, having adequate defensible space can slow or halt the progress of fire when wildfire strikes. If you have good defensible space, it means you’ve managed the vegetation and any combustible materials within a 100-foot per
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Now is the time to protect your home and community. Wildfire Preparedness Week may be over, but maintaining defensible space around your property is a year-round task. By clearing dead vegetation and creating all three zones of protection, you can help your property survive a wildfire. Be proactive this Memorial Day Weekend and learn more at ReadyForWildfire.org! #WildfireSafety #DefensibleSpace #ReadyForWildfire | CAL FIRE
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