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Understanding Defensible Space: Zone 0
The five feet around your house should stop embers in their tracks It’s warming up in Butte County! We’re sure the first thing on your
How to Prepare for Your Defensible Space Inspection
Keep your home safe and ready for inspection at any time Defensible space is intended to discourage the start and spread of fire on your
Understanding Defensible Space: Zone 1
Take these essential steps to make Zone 1 as fire-unfriendly as possible Quick recap: When it comes to creating defensible space on your property, there
Understanding Defensible Space: Zone 2
Reduce the fuel and stop fire in its tracks A quick review:Zone Zero is the first 5 feet outside your home. Zone 1 starts at
What is my Butte County Evacuation Zone?
Find it, memorize, use it if necessary. We share a lot of important fire safety tips at Be Ready, Butte!, but one of the most
Embers 101: Fires Waiting to Happen
Don’t let embers turn into a disaster! Fireplaces, campfires, and firepits throw off embers, adding a mesmerizing ambiance to an evening. But if you’ve ever
Defensible Space on a Slope
Give your property the space it needs to keep you safe If you live on a sloping property, you already know how much work goes
Creating Defensible Space Doesn’t Have to Be Expensive
Protect your home with what you already have “Defensible space” can sound intimidating, as if it requires digging moats and building castle-style walls around your
What is a prescribed burn?
The importance of a controlled burn Let’s start with a quiz. Fill in the blank: Prescribed burning is…? a) holding your temper during a heated