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Fire and drought are part of Californias annual cycle of life; however, the last few years in California have been a reality check that the pace and scale of fire adaptation must accelerate. Californias Mediterranean landscapes are adapted to frequent fire, but its people and homes are not.
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Three basic "ingredients" Fire is a dynamic process that requires three elements: fuel, oxidizer, and heat. Plants, artificial materials, and even buildings can be considered fuels, and are often classified based on their fire hazard and flammability.
The garage is often overlooked when assessing wildfire vulnerabilities, despite being one of the most hazardous parts of the house. Generally, garages are not well sealed since they are not heated or cooled.
All plants will burn under the right conditions, regardless of how they are classified (fire resistant, fire safe, firewise, etc). Growing conditions and maintenance can have a greater impact on the flammability of plants than the species itself.
Mulch plays an important role in your landscape. Proper mulch application provides benefits to water retention, soil temperature, weed inhibition, and soil erosion. These qualities can help reduce fuel risk in fire prone areas, but also introduces a new combustible material into your landscape.
