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Preparing homes
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Information courtesy of Central Mason Fire EMS
and the National Fire Protection Association
What are the primary threats
to homes during a wildfire?
Research around home destruction vs. home survival in wildfires point
to embers and small flames as the main way that the majority of homes
ignite in wildfires. Embers are burning pieces of airborne wood or vegeta-
tion that can be carried more than a mile through the wind and can cause
spot fires and ignite homes, debris and other objects.
Homeowners can prepare their homes to withstand ember attacks and
minimize the likelihood of flames or surface fire touching the home or
any attachments. Experiments, models and post—fire studies have shown
homes ignite due to the condition of the home and everything around it,
up to 200 feet from the foundation. This is called the home ignition zone.
What is the home ignition zone?
The concept of the home ignition zone was developed by retired USDA
Forest Service fire scientist Jack Cohen in the late 1990s, following some
breakthrough experimental research into how homes ignite due to the ef—
fects of radiant heat. The HIZ is divided into three zones.
Immediate zone
The home and the area up to 5 feet from the farthest attached exterior
point of the home is; defined as a non combustible area. Science tells us
this is the most important zone to take immediate action on as it is the
most vulnerable to embers. Start with the house intself then move into
the landscaping section. of the immediate zone.
I Clean roofs and gutters of dead leaves, debris and pine needles that
could catch embers.
I Replace or repair any loose or missing shingles or roof tiles to pre—
vent ember penetration.
I Reduce embers that could pass through vents in the eaves by install-
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I Clean debris from exterior attic vents and install 1/8 inch metal
mesh screening to reduce embers.
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