Unlike older homes in the area with large vents, this one was sealed tightly to prevent embers, with stucco walls and a fire-resistant roof. Multi-pane windows helped block smoke and flames from entering.
We need to rethink how we approach preparation. I don’t know how we’re going to make these areas safe without creating far more robust solutions.
Some communities with firsthand experience of fire destruction, like Paradise, have led the way in building fire-resilient neighborhoods.
The home's owner, who requested anonymity, cleared nearby vegetation well ahead of time and removed anything flammable from the home's perimeter just hours before the fire struck.
#fire-resilience #california-wildfires #architectural-design #home-protection #disaster-preparedness
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