Embers can enter vents and pack into open bird blocks

Water tanks must have defensible space

Metal gutter covers will keep fuel away from igniting eaves

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

Tall grasses next to wood, siding and window

Climbing ladder fuels and bushes adjacent to the home

Climbing ladder fuels

Wood shingle A-frame 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.