The L.A. Winter Firestorm: Control What We Can Control
What is a productive way to view the first responder response to the LA firestorm and how can we help them do their jobs while protecting our home? A home near the 2024 Point Fire burn scar, [...]
A Film That Puts Wildfire in a New Perspective
'ELEMENTAL: REIMAGINE WILDFIRE' - comes highly rated by Wildfire Mitigation Advisors. With narrator David Oyelowo the film captures the multiple facets of wildfire. With the increasing incidence of wildfire within the Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) ELEMENTAL explores the question: [...]
WMA’s Stuart Mitchell Interview
NTD TV Good Morning Show interviewed Stuart Mitchell, among others, in their article "Wildfire Experts Share Tips on Weather, Preventative Measures, and Retardants to Help Keep Your Home Safe. Stuart shares smart tips to protect your home during fire [...]
Ember Stomp Fire Fair
On September 7, 2024 WMA attended the Ember Stomp Fire Fair, sponsored by Fire Safe Marin and the Marin Wildfire Prevention Authority. Thousands of people attended and there were many excellent informational booths and demonstrations. We highly recommend you [...]
Park Fire – Butte County CA
At about 3 PM on 7/24/24 and under red flag conditions, the Park Fire started in Upper Bidwell Park by an alleged arsonist and had a rapid Rate of Spread (ROS) of approximately 5,000 acres per hour during the [...]
Post-Point Fire Property Assessment
Last week WMA conducted a wildfire mitigation assessment with a resident who lives in the evacuation zone of the Point Fire. Fortunately, the family was connected to the local COPE group (Citizens Organized Prepared for Emergencies) and used the [...]