Every homeowner needs to prepare for wind-blown ember, direct flame contact, and radiant heat exposures for all buildings. If a woodshed, shop, or garage is <30 feet from the home, radiant heat exposures are likely.

Embers cause the majority of wildfire home ignitions. Embers can directly ignite the home. They can also ignite vegetation or materials on or near your home resulting in flames touching your house or braking windo glass through a high or radiant heat exposure.

Prioritize the roof, vents, and creating a five-foot perimeter of defensible space. Hardening a home to wildfire exposures does not have to be costly, but it does require an understanding of the fire exposures that may impact your home.

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