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Top 5️⃣ Defensible Space Q&A with Inspectors
Get the lowdown on safety from actual Defensible Space Inspectors. Here’s your chance to get important defensible space tips straight from people who understand the
Top 5 Things a Defensible Space Inspector Looks For
Get ready to impress your inspector. If you have a defensible space inspection coming up, we’ve put together a list of the top 5 things
Check your chains before you drive
Loose tow chains can cause instant wildfires Planning on towing anything this year? Trailer, boat, dirt bike, jet ski, etc.? Here’s an important rule to
See smoke? Where to find current fire information
Here are the wildfire resources Butte County needs for accurate reports. When there’s evidence of a wildfire in the air or on the horizon, social
Mark Your Calendar: Wildfire Preparedness Week is May 4-10, 2025
Join the statewide recognition of the safety responsibilities we share. If you’re a wildfire safety superstar, Wildfire Preparedness Week—May 4-10—is the perfect opportunity to share
Procrastinating your gutter cleaning? Here’s what to do.
It only takes 7 minutes to get started. Gutter cleaning is one of the basic lessons in Homeowner 101. Letting leaves collect in your gutters
How Many Smoke Alarms Do I Need?
Don’t rely on a single alarm to protect an entire house. Home smoke alarms may not sound like essential equipment for wildfires, but they’re just
VIDEO: Why Defensible Space Works—And Why You Need It
Double the chances of your home’s survival by creating it. We’ve written a lot about defensible space for a simple reason—defensible space works. The numbers
Won’t you be my [firewise] neighbor?
Shared space can spread fire, too. You can have the best defensible space in your neighborhood. But if the other properties and shared spaces around