Lessons from the burn zone: Why some homes survived the L.A. wildfires
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from Los Angeles Times3 weeks ago
"I tell people it was great architecture, brave firefighters - and maybe a dash of miracle," says the retired CEO of Waste Management.
Los Angeles Timeshttps://www.latimes.com/environment/story/2025-01-17/lessons-from-the-burn-zone-why-some-homes-survived-the-l-a-wildfires
"Home-hardening efforts are absolutely critical... Fire-hardened homes with good defensible space have a double-digit increase in their chances of surviving," said California Fire Marshal Daniel Berlant.
Los Angeles Timeshttps://www.latimes.com/environment/story/2025-01-17/lessons-from-the-burn-zone-why-some-homes-survived-the-l-a-wildfires
These efforts don't have to be expensive, he said, pointing to a list of low-cost retrofits from the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection.
Los Angeles Timeshttps://www.latimes.com/environment/story/2025-01-17/lessons-from-the-burn-zone-why-some-homes-survived-the-l-a-wildfires
The sturdy concrete structure has a fire-resistant roof and tempered, double-paned windows. Firefighters stood on his balcony to hose down his and neighboring properties.
Los Angeles Timeshttps://www.latimes.com/environment/story/2025-01-17/lessons-from-the-burn-zone-why-some-homes-survived-the-l-a-wildfires
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