Embers can enter this vent and pack in to the open "bird blocks."

Water tanks must have defensible space.

0 to 30 foot needs attention, especially near wood shingles.

0-5 foot zone needs attention, including trash cans.

Tall grasses next to wood, siding and window

Climbing ladder fuels and bushes adjacent to the home

Climbing ladder fuels

Wood shingle home with dense vegetation encroachment and combustible materials on all sides

Propane tank on a wooden platform surrounded by ivy and combustible vegetation

Ornamental vine growing on pergola attached to the structure, creating a direct fire pathway in Zone 0

Pulling back a juniper reveals a mass of dead, dry material hidden inside. This concealed fuel ignites easily and is one of the most commonly overlooked hazards.