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Presenter says 5–10‑foot fuel breaks can improve home survival in a wildfire
Summary
A presenter advised homeowners to create a 5–10-foot fuel break between houses and on-site trees, estimating it could improve a home’s chance of surviving a wildfire by about 40%–50%. The remarks were conversational and no formal actions or agency guidance were recorded.
A presenter advised homeowners that creating a 5- to 10-foot fuel break between their homes and trees on their property can substantially improve chances of surviving a wildfire, saying it can raise a home’s survival odds by about 40% to 50%.
"If you fuel mitigate your property, just a 5 foot to 10 foot barrier between your home and trees that are on…
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