Wildfire Safety News & Defensible Space Updates

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How to Vet Home Inspection Companies for Fire Risk

Find out how to choose reliable home inspection companies for fire risk. Get expert tips on what to look for and questions to ask before you hire.

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What Are California Defensible Space Requirements?

Get clear answers on California defensible space requirements, including the 100-foot rule, zone guidelines, and tips to keep your home wildfire safe.

A fire truck in a high-risk California neighborhood requiring FAIR Plan insurance.

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FAIR Plan Insurance California: A Complete Guide

Get clear answers about FAIR plan insurance California—who qualifies, what it covers, costs, and how to apply if you can’t get standard home insurance.

Homeowner clearing their yard following a home ignition zone checklist for wildfire protection.

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Your Step-by-Step Home Ignition Zone Checklist

Protect your home from wildfire with this practical home ignition zone checklist. Get clear, actionable steps to create a safer, more resilient property.

Inspector using a checklist for a wildfire home insurance inspection of a property's exterior.

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The Complete Wildfire Home Insurance Inspection Checklist

Get a practical home insurance inspection checklist wildfire guide. Learn how to prepare your property, meet requirements, and protect your coverage.

Family packing a wildfire go-kit and reviewing their preparedness checklist.

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Your Step-by-Step Family Wildfire Preparedness Checklist

Get a practical family wildfire preparedness checklist with clear steps to protect your loved ones, create a go-kit, and plan for safe evacuation.

A modern home using the best products for home hardening and wildfire protection.

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A Guide to the Best Products for Home Hardening

Find the best products for home hardening to protect your house from wildfire. Get practical tips on fire-resistant materials, upgrades, and maintenance.

A home with well-defined defensible space zones, a key part of a successful assessment.

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Defensible Space Assessment Tool: A Homeowner's Guide

Find out how a defensible space assessment tool helps you spot wildfire risks, protect your home, and create a safer property with clear, practical steps.

An example of defensible space in California featuring a stone path and well-maintained, fire-resistant plants.

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4 Smart Defensible Space Examples in California

See real defensible space examples in California and learn practical tips to protect your home from wildfire with smart landscaping and maintenance choices.

Using a defensible space assessment tool to map out wildfire protection zones for a property.

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A Guide to Defensible Space Assessment Tools

Find out how a defensible space assessment tool can help you protect your home from wildfire with clear steps, practical tips, and expert recommendations.

Wildfire smoke behind suburban homes, a key part of a homeowner hazard assessment.

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How to Do a Wildfire Hazard Assessment for Homeowners

Learn how a wildfire hazard assessment for homeowners can help you spot risks, create defensible space, and protect your home with practical, proven steps.

A California home with proper defensible space after a home ignition zone assessment.

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Home Ignition Zone Assessment California: A Simple Guide

Get a clear, step-by-step overview of home ignition zone assessment California homeowners need to reduce wildfire risk and protect their property.