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Flagstaff fire officials urge residents to focus on defensible space, home hardening and evacuation readiness
Summary
City of Flagstaff fire specialists said about 60% of wildfires in northern Arizona are human-caused and outlined three priorities for homeowners: maintain a Class A roof and clear debris, create a 5-foot noncombustible zone, and install mesh on vents to block embers.
City of Flagstaff fire officials said in an interview that most wildfires in northern Arizona are caused by people and urged homeowners to prioritize defensible space, home hardening and readiness to evacuate.
“About 60% of our fires are human caused,” said Mark Adams, the wildland community risk reduction specialist for the Flagstaff Fire Department, describing abandoned campfires and unsafe open burning as common ignition sources.
Why it matters: wildfire season in the Southwest is becoming more intense and unpredictable, and officials said relatively simple, low-cost measures at individual homes can reduce the risk of ignition and spread to structures.
The officials outlined three primary priorities for residents. Neil Chapman, a wildland fire captain with the…
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