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University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources includes a wide variety of programs aimed at understanding California wildfire and how losses from wildfire can be minimized. Following is information for journalists on these UC resources.

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A group of organic farmers are working with UC researchers to minimize tillage and optimize soil characteristics on their farms. University of California organic farming experts (Click for contact information.

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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.