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CDF Website: 100 Feet Defensible Space
Great page on the CDF Website. From that overview site check out the Homeowners Checklist Page and check out the interactive visuals linked on the bottom of the page. “The CDF Homeowners Checklist is...
View ArticleHomeowner Discusses How His Home Was Spared
This San Diego County homeowner did all the right things to prevent his home becoming toast during the Witch Fire. His preventive actions caught the attention of his home insurer....
View ArticleThe "Stay or Go" Debate, They Stay In Australia
The story of the Baker Family in Anakie Australia written by the L.A. Times paints a realistic picture of what confronts residents who choose to stay and fight approaching wildfires. Clearly here in...
View ArticleHomeowner Safety During a Wildfire, Aussie Style
While looking around the CFA Victoria website after posting the story in the post below I ran across this very useful video on homeowner safety as it pertains to wildland, or bushfires. Here is the...
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San Diego Utility Suing Burned Out Homeowners
San Diego Gas and Electric is going after homeowners that may have disregarded defensible space standards during the 2007 fire season. The complaints were filed in response to class action lawsuits...
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Greens Planted Seeds For "Perfect Storm" Fire Scenario in Victoria State
The Australian reports many local townships and homeowners failed to heed warnings concerning defensible space. Despite pleas from local bushfire experts area “greens” designed new housing developments...
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Thermo-Gel On The Job In Santa Barbara
Thermo-Gel was on the job in Santa Barbara last week. A homeowner protected his house from the advancing flames of the Jesusita Fire and left a note for firefighters indicating the home had been...
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