FIRE HARDENING
- kshamardesai
- May 29
- 1 min read
Updated: Jun 5
Most homeowners focus on the fire. The real danger is already in the air.
When most people think about wildfires, they picture towering flames racing toward homes. But that’s not actually how most homes are lost.
The truth is simpler—and more surprising: Homes usually don’t burn from flames. They burn from embers.
These tiny, burning pieces of debris can travel miles ahead of a wildfire. You may not even see the fire nearby, but embers can already be landing on and around your home—looking for a way in.
They don’t need much:
A small vent opening
Dry leaves in your gutters
A tiny gap in your siding
Debris under your deck
Once an ember finds a vulnerable spot, it can quietly start a fire. By the time it’s visible, it’s often too late.
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