Wind Is the Enemy

This Press Democrat newspaper article about the Point Fire highlights the threat that wind-blown embers create, as ignitions jump from location to location. Investigations have confirmed that embers can be blown several miles ahead of the fire. While the tragic loss of that home in the W. Dry Creek Road area is still under investigation, embers as small as a grain of rice and as large as a football can travel great distances under the right conditions. In fact, research by the State Fire Marshal’s Office and other entities have proven that 70-90% of homes damaged by wildfires are initially caused by embers, not direct flame contact.

With the right analysis and interventions, Wildfire Mitigation Advisors can dramatically increase the odds that your home will survive a wildfire.