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Bushfire Bunkers Versus Bushfire-Resistant Houses?

The virtues of bushfire bunkers versus bushfire-resistant houses was debated in Victoria, Australia

Joost Bakker house designed to resist bushfires

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Creightons Creek Bushfire Survivors Take Stock

Bushfire survivors evaluated the damage done by fires around Creightons Creek, Victoria

Victorian bushfires: residents count the cost

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Leander CWPP To Be Unveiled By Texas Forest Service

Texas A&M Forest Service is preparing to unveil a Community Wildfire Protection Plan that shows the risk wildfires pose to homes and businesses in Leander

Community Wildfire Protection Plan nearly complete

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Be Ready Warrandyte Chairman Discusses Bushfire Bunkers

The President of Victoria's Warrandyte Community Association and Chairman of the Be Ready Warrandyte sub-committee discussed the virtues of a bushfire bunker

Bushfires: Preparing for the long hot summer

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Homeowners In Flagstaff Get Help Preparing For Wildfires

For Flagstaff, Arizona, homeowners aiming to protect their property from wildfires, Supertree Services is offering to help

Let us protect your property against wildfires! Call Supertree Services today at 928-526-2287

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Fingal Head Littoral Rainforest Being Decimated By NSW 10/50 Bushfire Laws

The Environmental Defenders Office appealed to the Australian Federal Environment Minister to look into allegations that New South Wales' 10/50 bushfire clearance laws are being used to decimate the Fingal Head littoral rainforest

The Fingal Head endangered rainforest is being stripped, locals claim

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Whistler, BC, Homeowners Get Wildfire Pointers

In British Columbia, Canada, Whistler Fire Rescue Service is providing information to homeowners on how to prepare for wildfires

Extreme wildfire events expected to increase

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Cariboo-Chilcotin Homeowners Told To Prepare For Wildfires

Homeowners in British Columbia, Canada's, Cariboo-Chilcotin region have been warned to clear Douglas-fir beetle-killed trees from their their property to protect against wildfires

Home owners urged to deal with beetle-infected trees

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City Of Bunbury Learns How To Prepare For Bushfires

The City of Bunbury held an information session so Western Australians could learn how to prepare their homes for bushfire threats

City of Bunbury changes bushfire message to warn of ember attack

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'Don't Leave It Too Late!' - CFS

The message being conveyed by South Australia Country Fire Authority's Summer Fire Campaign is loud and clear - 'Don't leave it too late'

Don't wait for bushfire house call

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Homeowners Adopt Federal Community Wildfire Protection Plan

New York's Central Pine Barrens Joint Planning and Policy Commission announced that the hamlet of Ridge is the first on Long Island to become part of the federal Community Wildfire Protection Plan

Ridge, scorched by 2012 wildfire, to join federal program to help property owners

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North Topanga Canyon Fire Safe Council Progress Report

Wildfire NOTD subscriber J. Lopez, Assistant Chief Forester at Los Angeles County Fire Department, was among the speakers at a meeting detailing the current projects of Southern California's North Topanga Canyon Fire Safe Council

North Topanga Canyon Fire Safe Council Progress Report

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DFES Urges Western Australians To Prepare For Bushfire Season

Following a fire season in which firies attended 3,700 bushfires across Western Australia, Department of Fire and Emergency Services officials urged homeowners to prepare for this one

WA prepares for summer bushfire season

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Innovative Bushfire Shelter Expected To Retail For $23,000

Greek and Australian researchers have unveiled an innovative bushfire shelter that is expected to cost about $23,000

Greek-Australian Company Builds Innovative Bushfire Shelter

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Montana and Wyoming Homeowers Get Tips On Fire-Resistant Groundcover

A Natural Resources Conservation Service plant materials specialist for Montana and Wyoming provided information on how to protect property by using fire-resistant ground cover

Decrease wildfire risks by choosing the right plants

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Oklahoma Farmers Reducing Wildfire Threat

Farmers in Guthrie, Oklahoma, are trying to raise funds to buy a wood chipper in order to reduce wildfire fuel in the area

Guthrie Wildfire Victim Turns To Public For Help Reviving Organic Farm

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Butte County Fire Safe Council Promotes Wildfire Evacuation Plans

California's Butte County Fire Safe Council released its new "Ready, Set, Go" wildfire evacuation plan for the town of Paradise, Magalia and the rest of the Upper Ridge

Upper Ridge creates new wildfire evacuation plan

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Country Fire Authority Sponsors Bushfire Expo

As dry and windy conditions create more intense fires around Sunbury and the Macedon Ranges in Victoria, Riddells Creek Country Fire Authority will provide free bushfire advice to homeowners next weekend

Bushfire planning advice on hand as fireys highlight fears for upcoming fire season in Sunbury, Macedon Ranges

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New South Wales Homeowners Complacent About Bushfires

A New South Wales Rural Fire Service Chifley Zone fire mitigation officer pointed to homeowner complacency as the biggest hurdle to overcome in bushfire preparations

RFS urges people to prepare a bushfire survival plan

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South Australia Experiencing Worsening Bushfire Danger

The Bureau of Meteorology warned that dry conditions have substantially worsened the bushfire danger in parts of South Australia

Extreme, dry conditions prompt revised bushfire warnings in South Australia

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Victoria Homeowners Face "Long, Tough Summer"

Victoria's fire season forecast has been upgraded from average to "potentially major", with authorities warning residents to prepare for a "long, tough summer"

Victoria's fire season outlook 'potentially major'

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New South Wales Homeowners Urged To Prepare Bushfire Survival Plan

With two recent bushfires near Katoomba and Warrimoo, New South Wales, fire officials urged homeowners to prepare a bushfire survival plan

Local firefighters join the effort to fight bushfires in the Blue Mountains

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CWPP For Travis County Unveiled

A Community Wildfire Protection Plan that is in response to devastating wildfires in 2011 was unveiled in Travis County, Texas

Wildfire plan expected to be released

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Virginia Homeowners Get Wildfire Tips

With 90% of wildfires across the state started by humans, the Virginia Department of Forestry offered some tips to homeowners to reduce accidental wildfires

National Park Service: Humans cause at least 90 percent of wildfires

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Bushfire Meet-And-Greet In Margaret River, WA

Several organizations are throwing a bushfire meet-and-greet in Margaret River, Western Australia, on Sunday to educate landowners on how to prepare their property for bushfires

Want a hot date for the weekend?

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Free Wildfire Assessments Offered To Colorado Homeowners

Colorado's Snowmass Wildcat Fire Protection District is offering free assessments to homeowners in its jurisdiction whose property is at risk from wildfires

Snowmass wildfire mitigation effort begins

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Mississippi Homeowners Get Wildfire Tips

The Mississippi Forestry Commission offered suggestions on how to keep debris fires from becoming wildfires

Wildfire safety tips

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ACT Minister Warns 30,000 Homes At Risk From Bushfires

The ACT Police and Emergency Services Minister reiterated his warning to the owners of 30,000 homes about the heightened bushfire danger they face this season

Canberra residents warned to prepare for 'busier' bushfire season

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California Fire Safe Council Defends Against Wildfires

Scott River Fire Safe Council shows how protecting communities through defensible space and fuels mitigation projects pays off when California wildfires come calling

Protect communities and homes

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Busselton Fire Chief Urges Homeowners To Prepare For Bushfires

The City of Busselton, Western Australia’s, fire chief urged homeowners to create a bushfire survival plan before it's too late

Are you bushfire ready?

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HOUSE2.0 Design Survives Bushfires

HOUSE2.0 promises to provide better bushfire protection in the form of a prefab home with a Bushfire Attack Level of 40

Prefab home with bushfire protection installed on previously undevelopable site

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Angel Fire Revamping CWPP To Prepare For Wildfires

The town of Angel Fire, New Mexico, is revamping its Community Wildfire Protection Plan to reflect accomplishments over the past five years

Village of Angel Fire revisits wildfire protection plan

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Wildfire Risk Assessment Portal Unveiled By Alabama Forestry Commission

Homeowners in 13 Southern states can evaluate their wildfire risk on the Alabama Forestry Commission's Southern Wildfire Risk Assessment Portal

Alabama Forestry Commission unveils website that can determine wildfire risk

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Bushfire Attack Levels Could Impact Homeowner Insurance

An Australian insurance industry spokesman weighed in on the impact the revised Bushfire Attack Levels ratings system could have on home insurance

New bushfire regulations could have big impact on home insurance

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Tennessee Community Joins Firewise Communities

The community of Lone Mountain Shores in Claiborne County, Tennessee, has received a coveted Firewise designation

Community defends against wildfire

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How To Protect Your Western Australian Home With Bushfire Gardening

A gardening expert weighed in on how Western Australians can safeguard their property with proper plantings as part of Bushfire Awareness Week

Garden your way to better bushfire safety: Sabrina's tips for bushfire resistant plants and trees

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Firies Emphasize Importance Of Bushfire Preparations In Saving Homes

A spokesman for the Burnie and Arthur District reminded Western Australian homeowners that, due to slender resources, firefighters will only try to save homes prepared for bushfires

Call to prepare for bushfire season

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Western Australian Family's Bushfire Preparations Save Their Home

Bushfire preparation was key to one Stoneville, Western Australia, family's efforts to save their home from a 500-hectare bushfire that destroyed 57 homes in January

Early planning saves family home

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Bushfire Plans Need To Include Pets

While creating their bushfire plan, Western Australia homeowners were reminded by the Department of Fire and Emergency Services to include pets in that plan

Homeowners urged to consider pets when developing bushfire plans

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Bushfire Protection Zones Key To Protecting Western Australia Homes

A spokesman for Western Australia's Bedfordale Bushfire Ready Group expounded on the need to establish protection zones to prepare property for bushfires

Protection zones the key to bushfires

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DFES Advises Perth Homeowners To Prepare For Bushfires

Western Australia's Department of Fire and Emergency Services used the Banjup bushfires that scorched 500 ha across Perth's southern suburbs in February of 2013 as a cautionary tale to urge homeowners to prepare

Blaze a shock for pair

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Hawaiian Communities Discuss CWPPs

Community Wildfire Protection Plans will be discussed for the Hawaiian communities of Volcano, Ka‘u, Ocean View, and South Kona during a series of meetings over the next two weeks

Community Wildfire Protection Plan meetings

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Hume Homeowners Receive Pointers On Bushfire Preparedness

ACT Rural Fire Service scheduled an open house event at their Hume station to familiarize homeowners with how to prepare for bushfires

Bushfire season awareness gets a boost

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Homeowners Observe Bushfire Action Week

Western Australia homeowners were prompted to prepare for bushfires as part of Bushfire Action Week

Regional residents urged to begin preparing for bushfire season

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Brisbane Residents Get Bushfire Demonstration

Queensland Fire and Emergency Service is using demonstrations to educate the public on the dangers of bushfires in Brisbane

Bushfire in the city prepares Brisbane for emergency season

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Queensland Homeowners Urged To Create Bushfire Plan

Queensland Fire officials reminded homeowners of the Community Warning Messages hierarchy while urging them to make a bushfire plan

Firies urge Coast residents to make a bushfire plan

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Rural Fire Service Urged New South Wales Homeowners To Prepare For Bushfires

Rural Fire Service educated New South Wales homeowners on bushfire preparations at an open day event at the Banjo Paterson Reserve

Bushfire season the hot topic at Clifton Grove Ophir Rural Fire Service open day

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Allstate Foundation Helping Colorado Residents Prepare For Wildfires

A $30,000 grant from the Allstate Foundation will be used to help pay for wildfire mitigation around at least 60 homes in Colorado Springs, Colorado

Gazette Premium Content Colorado Springs fire gets residential wildfire mitigation grant

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New South Wales Homeowners Underinsured Against Bushfires

A leading insurer warned that many New South Wales homeowners risk falling short by more than $100,000 if they lose their property in a bushfire

Insurance complacency despite bushfires

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PG&E Donates $163,500 To Fire Safe Council

Pacific Gas & Electric provided a $163,500 grant to California's San Luis Obispo County Fire Safe Council to prepare for wildfires at an event at the Mt. Lowe communications site near Cuesta Pass

Wildfires can bring tragedy and a need for precautionary measures

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Wollombi Community Firewise Program Praised By Victoria Fire Officials

The Wollombi Community Firewise Program has been praised by Country Fire Authority for preparing that Victorian community for bushfires

Wollombi program teaches bushfire survival

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Only 57% Of Victorians Prepared For Bushfires

Research from insurer AAMI has found only 57 per cent of Victorians living in a high-risk area have prepared their homes for bushfires and only 41% have prepared a home bushfire survival plan

Don’t become complacent, residents warned on bushfires

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Queensland Homeowners Get Bushfire Tips

Fire officials provided some tips to Queensland homeowners on how to protect their homes from bushfires

What you need to protect your home from bushfire

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Wildfire Partners Program Helps Colorado Residents Prepare For Wildfires

The Wildfire Partners program is helping Boulder County, Colorado, residents prepare for wildfires

High Country News: A new wildfire protection approach in Colorado

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Living With Bushfires Conference In Churchill, Victoria

Two hundred people attended the three-day Living With Bushfires conference at Churchill, Victoria's, Federation University to learn how to prepare for bushfires

Talking bushfire tactics

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Study Reveals New South Wales Homeowners' Bushfire Preparedness

Wildfire NOTD subscriber Nathan Maddock, Communications Officer at Bushfire and Natural Hazards CRC, sent along a Fire Note that reveals some interesting facts about bushfire preparedness by residents in New South Wales' Blue Mountains, Southern Highlands and Port Stephen area

Study captures insights on bushfire risk and response

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ACT Fire Officials Encourage Homeowner Participation In CBR Bushfire Ready

Australian Capital Territory officials initiated a new campaign that will encourage residents to get their homes bushfire ready and register their involvement in the CBR Bushfire Ready weekend next month

New laws to beat bushfire risk

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Canberrans Told To Prepare For Summer Bushfires

Tens of thousands of homeowners in and around Canberra, Australia, were urged to make preparations for bushfire season even though summer is still two months away

Early fire alert as households put on notice of bushfire threat

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Virginia Homeowners Preparing For Fall Wildfire Season

Homeowners in Virginia, where an estimated 1 million people live in forested areas, were reminded that the fall wildfire season will commence on October 15th

Fall Wildfire Season begins October 15 in Virginia

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West Virginia Homeowners Face Fines During Fall Forest Fire Season

The West Virginia Division of Forestry reminded homeowners of the fines they face for sparking a wildfire during the fall forest fire season, which runs through December 31st

West Virginia fall forest fire season begins

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New South Wales Homeowners Urged To Prepare For Bushfires

With the onset of the Bushfire Danger Period, the New South Wales Rural Fire Service Commissioner urged homeowners to prepare before the fires arrive

Prepare now for bushfire threat

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New South Wales 10/50 Rules To Be Revised

New South Wales Rural Fire Service Commissioner Fitzsimmons announced that the RFS would make changes to the way the 10/50 bushfire rule was being applied in built-up areas after complaints lodged by several councils

Rural Fire Service relents on bushfire code

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One Million New South Wales Homes Face Bushfire Danger

The New South Wales Emergency Services Minister warned that over 1 million households were in danger from bushfires

One million homes at risk across NSW this bushfire season: Hot dry El Niño conditions move authorities to high alert

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Defensible Space Protects Washington State Home

The value of defensible space is graphically represented by a photo showing a home spared by Washington's 180-acre Mill Creek Fire, which burned all around the property earlier this month

Project shows value in Mill Creek wildfire

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Wentworth Shire Prepares For Bushfires

With bushfire season arriving on Wednesday, Rural Fire Service provided tips to homeowners in Wentworth Shire, New South Wales, on how to prepare

Bushfire season begins

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Western Australia Homeowners Monitor Bushfires Via MyFireWatch

MyFireWatch will provide up-to-date satellite information on bushfires to homeowners across Western Australia this fire season

MyFireWatch brings better bushfire information to regional communities

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One Quarter Of Australia Capital Territory Homes In Bushfire Prone Areas

Australia Capital Territory Emergency Services Agency's Strategic Bushfire Management Plan, which showed that 1/4 of all homes in the ACT are in the Bushfire Prone Area, was tabled in the Legislative Assembly

ESA primed for bushfire season

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San Diego Homeowners Can Claim Wildfire Losses On Tax Returns

Special California tax rules will allow San Diego County homeowners who suffered losses in the May wildfires to claim a loss in either the year the disaster occurred or in the prior year

Have Losses in May Wildfires? Check for State Tax Break

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Port Stephens Homeowners Preparing For Bushfire Season

Homeowners in Port Stephens, New South Wales, were reminded by Rural Fire Service officials that they will need a burn permit to conduct outdoor fires starting October 1st

Bush fire season starts in Port Stephens

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Malawi Educates Homeowners On Bushfire Safety

Malawi plans to carry out a three-month intensive bushfire sensitization campaign across that African nation to better protect natural resources

Malawi: Government Embarks On Bushfires Sensitization Campaign

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New South Wales' 10/50 Laws Hit A Snag

Controversy is brewing over outdated Bushfire Prone Area Maps associated with New South Wales' new 10/50 Entitlement Areas

Tree-culling may have relied on out-of-date bushfire maps

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Citizen Fire Academy Teaches Oregon Homeowners To Prepare For Wildfires

Project Wildfire sent along an announcement about the Citizen Fire Academy's upcoming October program which aims to develop attendees' skills and knowledge to reduce the risk of catastrophic effects of wildfire to their homes, neighborhoods, and communities

Central Oregon Citizen Fire Academy

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WA Agricultural Homeowners Get Bushfire Pointers

Western Australia agricultural homeowners were given some pointers on how to survive bushfires by Department of Fire and Emergency Services

Action plan essential for bushfire survival

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Blazetamer 380 To Protect Homes In Orana, New South Wales

Orana Rural Fire Service will be using a Blazetamer 380 system to help protect homes in New South Wales during bushfire season

Taming the bushfire season in Orana| POLL

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New South Wales Has 1.3 Million Homes In Bushfire Danger Zones

With 1.3 million homes in the bushfire zone, New South Wales Rural Fire Service provided some advice to homeowners as the beginning of the Bush Fire Danger Period nears

Bushfire season 2014: Prepare yourself, prepare your family and prepare you home, warns the RFS

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Cost-Sharing Program Gets Better Wildfire Mitigation Response From Colorado Homeowners

A new study published in the International Journal of Wildland Fire shows that cost-share programs spur Colorado homeowners to mitigate the wildfire dangers their property faces

Cost-share programs encourage most to mitigate wildfire danger

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Sutherland Shire RFS Educating Homeowners On Bushfire Safety

Sutherland Shire Rural Fire Service helped New South Wales homeowners prepare for bushfires as part of RFS Open Day

Bushfire tips on offer at Rural Fire Service open day on Saturday September 13

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Needless Tree Removal Has Gosford Council Up In Arms

Following the removal of dozens of trees last week in Pine Needles Village under New South Wales, Australia's, new 10/50 Vegetation Clearing Code of Practice, Gosford Council is urging the state government to review the law

Gosford Council to push for review of bushfire code after rules used to remove trees

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New South Wales Homeowners Prepare For Bushfires

Sutherland Shire Rural Fire Service helped New South Wales homeowners prepare for bushfires as part of RFS Open Day

Bushfire tips on offer at Rural Fire Service open day on Saturday September 13

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New South Wales Homeowners Learn About Bushfire Safety

Rural Fire Service Open Day will allow residents of Oberon, New South Wales, the opportunity to learn how to prepare for bushfire season on Saturday

Get help to prepare for bushfire season

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RFS Queensland Maps 100,000 Properties' Bushfire Risk

Rural Fire Service Queensland has used sophisticated mapping techniques to identify nearly 100,000 properties at risk from bushfires across the state

100,000 properties in Queensland identified as high risk for bushfires

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California Officials Worry About Protecting Homes During Record Drought

California officials worry that as the drought continues, there won't be enough water in creeks and lakes for wildland firefighting helicopters to protect homes

California Drought Hampering Firefighting Efforts As Water Sources Go Dry

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Bushfire Potent Bushfire Wake-Up Call To Gold Coast Residents

A bushfire in the Gold Coast, Queensland, suburb of Pacific Pines was a potent reminder to homeowners to prepare for what promises to be an epic fire season

Firefighters warn Gold Coast is facing its worst bushfire threat in a decade after large fire shuts down Pacific Pines on the weekend

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RFS Warns Wollondilly Homeowners To Prepare For Bushfires

New South Wales Rural Fire Service officials recommended that homeowners in Wollondilly prepare a bushfire evacuation plan ahead of what could be a challenging bushfire season

"Challenging" bushfire season predicted for Wollondilly

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'Get Fired Up, Ready, Set Go' Program Prepares San Diegans For Wildfires

Homeowners in San Diego County are being urged to adhere to principles set forth in the "Get Fired Up, Ready, Set Go," program to prepare for wildfires

Preparing for fall wildfire season

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Abundance Of Bushfire Fuel Endangers Western Australian Homeowners

Bush Fire Front warned that a backlog in controlled burns will leave an abundance of bushfire fuel in place this summer in Western Australia

Fears southern WA facing 'nasty' summer bushfire threat

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Victorians Warned To Prepare For Early Bushfire Season

With the prediction of an early bushfire season, Country Fire Authority officials advised homeowners in Victoria, Australia, to reduce bushfire fuel around their property

CFA warns early bushfire threat likely

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Insurance Council of Australia Advises Homeowners To Prepare For Bushfire Season

The Insurance Council of Australia urged homeowners to prepare for the upcoming bushfire season

Bushfire Outlook Sends Timely Reminder to Communities

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Fireman's Fund Deploys Firefighters To Protect Homes From Wildfires

Fireman's Fund's Wildfire Response Program now includes fire crews who will defend property from wildfires

Fireman’s Fund Insurance Company Expands Wildfire Response Program

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Bushfire Technical Terms For Homeowners

A letter to the editor of a New South Wales, Australia, newspaper spelled out some bushfire technical terms for homeowners

Plain English guide to the bushfire season

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Queensland University of Technology Unveils New Bushfire-Proof House

A research architect from Australia's Queensland University of Technology unveiled a new bushfire-proof home which boasts remote-controlled shutters that can be activated from up to 100 miles away

Bushfire smart house designed to withstand full fury of flames

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Illawarra Homeowners Clearing Bushfire Safety Zones Around Property

Homeowners in Illawarra, New South Wales, are wasting no time clearing out vegetation now that new bushfire rules have taken effect

Illawarra trees in bushfire zone facing axe

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Texas Homeowners Get Wildfire Education

Westlake Fire Department is educating Texas homeowners on the wildfire risks they face as fall approaches

Risk of wildfires increase as drought continues

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Homeowners Abusing New South Wales' 10/50 Bushfire Laws

As feared, homeowners around Australia's Sydney Harbour are taking advantage of the new 10/50 bushfire clearance laws to improve their waterfront views

Bushfire laws used to increase waterfront views

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New South Wales Posts Bushfire Survivial Plan For Homeowners

The New South Wales Rural Fire Service Commissioner urged homeowners to download the RFS Bushfire Survival Plan as he advanced the official start of bushfire season this year

Bushfire season brought forward amid warning from Rural Fire Service

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How To Protect Your Home From Wildfires

Experts offered up some tips on how to protect homes from wildfires

Small Actions Can Reduce Wildfire Risks

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Grand County Wildfire Council Provides Wildfire Tips To Colorado Homeowners

A member of Colorado's Grand County Wildfire Council provided some background material on wildfires and some Firewise Program pointers to homeowners

Considerations in reducing wildfire risks in Grand County

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Wildfire Survivors In Okanogan County Get Tax Windfall

People who lost their homes to wildfires in Okanogan County, Washington, will be eligible for property tax refunds

Tax refunds for wildfire-damaged homes in Okanogan

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Toowoomba Homeowners Urged To Prepare For Bushfire Season

With much of Queensland, Australia, in drought, homeowners in Toowoomba were urged to prepare for bushfire season

Be prepared for bushfire season

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Wyong Shire NSW Prepares For Bushfires

Officials from New South Wales' Wyong Shire Council advised homeowners on how to prepare for bushfires

Tackling the fire threat on the home front

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Intterra Helping Deschutes County Homeowners Prepare For Wildfires

Intterra Inc is helping homeowners in Deschutes County, Oregon, prepare for wildfires

La Pine Fire checking wildfire readiness of homes in district

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Fears Homeowners Could Abuse NSW 10/50 Bushfire Law

New South Wales, Australia's, 10/50 Vegetation Clearing Code of Practice is under fire by the Mosman Council due to fears people will use the bushfire prevention laws to improve their views

Mosman Council pushes for an exemption from new bushfire laws that give residents power to lop

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Brisbane Homeowners Preparing For Bushfire Season

Homeowners were warned to clear vegetation as fire officials in Brisbane, Queensland, waited for rainy weather to conduct backburns

Back-burns ahead of Brisbane bushfire season need rainy weather

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Ten Wildfire Tips For Canadian Homeowners

The Insurance Bureau of Canada offered ten tips to homeowners worried about wildfires

IBC Top 10: Wildfire Safety and Prevention Tips for those at Risk

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Wildfire Tips From University Of Florida

An Extension Agent with Leon County/University of Florida IFAS Extension provided some tips to homeowners on how to prepare for wildfires in Northern Florida

Protect your home from wildfires with these steps

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Washington State Homeowners Prepare For Mudslides In Burn Areas

Washington state's Department of Natural Resources is working with property owners to prepare for mudslides in the Carlton Complex Fire burn area

Rain prompts mudslide concerns in wildfire areas

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Colorado Wildfire Survivors Have $199 Million Available To Rebuild

A meeting in Manitou Springs, Colorado, Monday night demonstrated how homeowners could tap $199 million in funds to help recover from four wildfires in 2012 and 2013

Residents still confused about how to get help after wildfires, flooding

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Melbourne Convention Tackles Australian Bushfire Building Codes

Homeowners can find out the impact of building code changes due to bushfires at the R + T Australia 2014 conference taking place at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre later this month

R+T Australia to focus on bushfires safety

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Defensible Space Saves Homes In Paradise

Defensible space and quick action by CAL FIRE and residents was credited with snuffing a 1.5-acre wildfire in Paradise, California

Cal Fire, residents quickly douse for off Indian Springs Road

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How Australians Deal With Bushfires

The Communications Officer at Victoria, Australia's, Bushfire and Natural Hazards CRC issued their latest Fire Note which analyzes the complex mix of hazards, risk, benefit and value perceptions which influence the way that homeowners approach bushfire hazards where they live

Life On The Edge: Living With Risk

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Bushfires Royal Commission Implementation Monitor Report Available To Homeowners

Victoria's Bushfires Royal Commission Implementation Monitor has made their 2014 annual report available to homeowners online

Bushfires Royal Commission Implementation Monitor annual report 2014

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New South Wales 10/50 Bushfire Law Not Universally Applauded

While many homeowners welcomed the New South Wales 10/50 bushfire clearance rules, at least one council is pushing back against it

Pittwater Council vows to fight against new ‘radical’ tree-clearing bushfire-prevention code

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Toowoomba Homeowners Urged To Prepare For Bushfires

More than 4,000 Prepare, Act, Survive booklets have been mailed to households in vulnerable parts of Toowoomba, New South Wales

Prepare, act and survive a bushfire

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Easy Steps To Protect Your Home From Wildfires

The Deschutes County Forester discussed how some easily-implemented steps can protect homes and communities from wildfires in a National Geographic article

New Wildfire Science Shows That Small Steps Can Save Homes, Communities

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Bogangar Bushfire Workshop To Be Held In August

A workshop entitled "Living with Fire and Koalas" will be held in Bogangar, New South Wales, in August

Getting the balance right for koalas, fire control

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$38.2 Billion Worth Of Colorado Homes At Risk From Wildfires

CoreLogic has determined that $38.2 billion worth of homes are at risk from wildfires across Colorado

Colorado leads country for share of homes most vulnerable to wildfires

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Web Portal Shows Arkansas Homeowners Their Wildfire Risk

Arkansas Forestry Commission unveiled their new Southern Wildfire Risk Assessment Portal, which aims to educate homeowners on their wildfire risk

Learn your wildfire risk with new website

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Kununurra Residents Get Real-Time Bushfire Website

Residents of Kununurra, Western Australia, can now obtain realtime bushfire information from the MyFireWatch website

Bushfire fight's online update

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Bush Fire Danger Period Commences 8/1

New South Wales Rural Fire Service officials announced that the Bush Fire Danger Period will commence on August 1st

RFS says dry conditions will increase the risk of bushfires

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Western Australian Building Code Doesn't Prepare Homes For Bushfires

A researcher from Queensland who won accolades for his bushfire proof Western Australia home design sounded an alarm over the bushfire vulnerability of homes due to shortcomings in the state's building code

Poor plans seen in WA fire policy

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Bushfire Street Meet Draws A Crowd

Residents of the Shire of Collie, Western Australia, flocked to the neighbourhood bushfire preparedness Street Meet 7/19 to learn more about preparing for bushfires

The Shire of Collie's neighbourhood bushfire

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FireIce Gel Sprayer Protects Colorado Homes

Colorado Firebreak demonstrated a new fire mitigation system that sprayed FireIce gel suppressant on a home in Glenwood Springs via remote control

Colorado Firebreak Uses FireIce to Fight Wildfires

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Northern Rivers, NSW, Asked To Review 10/50 Bushfire Rules

Residents of Northern Rivers, New South Wales, are being invited to weigh in on the proposed 10/50 bush clearance rules

Have your say on new clearing laws

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Bega Valley RFS Holding Bushfire Preparedness Meetings

Australian officials from New South Wales' Bega Valley Rural Fire Service will hold a series of public meetings to discuss bushfire preparations over the next few weeks

Bushfire risk, RFS begins public consultation

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Colorado Fire Officials Show Homeowners How To Prepare For Wildfires

Snowmass-Wildcat Fire Protection District officials conducted a wildfire workshop in June that educated Colorado homeowners on the finer points of hardening their homes against wildfires

Snowmass cannot ignore wildfire risk

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Red Cross Provides Tips On Wildfire Preparedness

As Washington's wildfires blazed, the American Red Cross provided some pointers on how to prepare for wildfires

Preparing your family for wildfires

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San Diego County Homeowners Told To Clear Defensible Space Around Homes

With more than 500 linear miles of wildland-urban interface, San Diego County, California, homeowners were warned to prepare for wildfires by creating defensible space around their property

Officials remind residents to protect their property against wildfires

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Web Portal Helps Virginia Homeowners Prepare For Wildfires

Virginia homeowners can now access the Southern Wildfire Risk Assessment Portal to evaluate their property's wildfire risk

Wildfire Risk Assessment Website Now Available for Public Use

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Feedback Wanted On NSW Bushfire Laws

Officials are asking for public feedback on the draft of the Code of Practice for the new 10/50 bushfire clearance laws which are posted on the New South Wales Rural Fire Service website

Feedback wanted on Bushfire laws

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Hillsboro Fire Department Advises Oregonians On Wildfire Home Defense

The fire prevention manager for Oregon's Hillsboro Fire Department provided some tips on how to protect rural homes from wildfires

Tips: How to protect your home from wildfires

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Pebble Creek, Colorado, Gets Firewise

Pebble Creek, Colorado's, efforts to reduce their wildfire danger helped them become a Firewise community

Summit County community takes stand against wildfire threat

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San Diego City Councilman Urges Homeowners To Prepare For Wildfire Season

A San Diego City Councilman pointed out some common sense methods Southern California homeowners can use to protect their homes from wildfires

Common Sense Corner - July 2014 - Being Ready for Fire Season

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Cottonwood Residents Get Tips On Wildfire Home Defense

Residents of Cottonwood, California, heard from local officials how to prepare for wildfires at a meeting last night

Disaster meeting urges wildfire preparedness

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Officials Urge Southern Californians To Prepare For Wildfires

Officials at a press conference in the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains urged Southern California homeowners to clear 100' of defensible space around their homes

Officials remind residents of wildfire safety

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New Mexico Guide For Post-Wildfire Recovery

New Mexico State Forestry sent along a link to a guide for communities that aims to provide useful information to help them along the road to recovery after a wildfire

After Wildfire: A Guide for New Mexico Communities

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AARP Provides Wildfire Tips To Montana Homeowners

AARP provided some tips to Montana homeowners on how to protect themselves from wildfires

The burning issue of wildfire preparation

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How To Get Your Best Wildfire Settlement From Insurance Companies

As insurance companies become more tight-fisted in paying out on wildfire claims, this article provides some advice on what to do to get a better settlement

Damaged home? How to get an insurer to pay up

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Santa Barbara County Fire Recommends Defensible Space Around Homes

A Santa Barbara County Fire spokesman discussed the importance of homeowners creating defensible space around their homes to protect them from California wildfires

Is Your Home Protected Against Wildfires?

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Florida Forest Service Advises Homeowners To Become Firewise

The virtues of communities joining the National Firewise Community to reduce the danger from wildfires was discussed by the Florida Forest Service

Working to reduce wildfire risk

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Florida Homeowners Access Wildfire Risk Assessment Portal

Officials in Florida unveiled the Southern Wildfire Risk Assessment Portal, an online tool meant to help homeowners identify threats and reduce wildfire risk to their property

New online wildfire risk assessment tool now available to public

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Lincoln County Forester Recommends Montana Homeowners Become Firewise

The Lincoln County Forester discussed the virtues of being Firewise in a letter to the editor of a local Montana paper

Residents must be prepared for a forest fire

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Defensible Space Protects Wyoming Homes

A Natrona County, Wyoming, Firewise spokesman discussed the importance of defensible space around homes

Defensible Zones May Not Prevent Wildfires; They Will Slow Them Down

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Homes In Summit County, Colorado, Rated On Wildfire Danger

Lake Dillon Fire-Rescue is publishing wildfire ratings for homes in Summit County, Colorado, to help homeowners prepare for wildfires

Summit County firefighters explain wildfire ratings

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Arizona Homeowners Frantically Clear Wildfire Fuel As Fire Approaches

Arizona homeowners assisted Oracle Fire Department by removing fuel around their homes as a wildfire destroyed one structure

Quick back-up and homeowner preps keep Oracle wildfire from being worse

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Black Forest Community Aims To Become Firewise

In the aftermath of Colorado's Black Forest Fire, one neighborhood is working to join the Firewise Community

Neighbors Take Bold Stand To Fight Against Future Wildfire

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Hayward Homeowners Preparing For Wildfires

Hayward Fire Department will be conducting wildfire preparation training for California homeowners on Saturday

Hayward: How to prepare for wildfires training Saturday

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Black Forest Fire Survivor Makes A YouTube Video

A YouTube video entitled "Still Standing" chronicles the history of a homeowner's property and the fight he had to protect it from Colorado's Black Forest Fire

Black Forest Fire survivor makes a YouTube video

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Ways To Harden Colorado Homes Against Wildfires

Proper landscaping around homes is just one of the things Colorado homeowners can do to harden them against wildfires

Mitigating Against Wildfire Is More Than Cutting Down Trees

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Updated Bushfire Mapping To Reduce Building Red Tape

Officials estimate that recent changes to Victoria, Australia's, Bushfire Prone Area maps will save homeowners upwards of $24 million by reducing red tape associated with rebuilding

Updated bushfire mapping to reduce building red tape

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Two Bulls Fire Offers Oregon Homeowners Teachable Moment On Defensible Space

Project Wildfire, sent along a press release that uses the Two Bulls Fire outside of Bend, Oregon, as a stark reminder of the need for homeowners to maintain defensible space

TWO BULLS FIRE Defensible Space Reminder

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Red Cross Advises Montana Homeowners On Wildfire Preparations

The Communications Director for the American Red Cross of Montana provided some tips to homeowners on how to prepare for wildfires

AMERICAN RED CROSS: Preparing your property for wildfire season

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Pikes Peak Wildfire Prevention Partners Helps Colorado Homeowners To Be Firewise

In Colorado, Pikes Peak Wildfire Prevention Partners is doing its part to help High Forest Ranch earn a Firewise designation

Black Forest community grows stronger in fire's aftermath

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Wildfire Partners Program Prepares Boulder County Homes For Wildfires

Over 400 households signed up for Boulder County, Colorado's, Wildfire Partners program, which provides wildfire mitigation assistance and rebates

Lyons Residents Eligible For Wildfire Mitigation

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Queensland Homeowners Receive Bushfire Tips

In Australia, Queensland Fire and Emergency Services provided some tips to homeowners on how to prepare for bushfires

Get ready for bushfire season

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Oklahoma Website Evaluates Homeowners' Wildfire Risk

Oklahoma State Forestry Department pointed homeowners to the Southern Wildfire Risk Assessment Portal, which allows people in 12 states to determine their home's vulnerability to wildfires

New Website Evaluates Your Wildfire Risk

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Washington State Homeowners Advised To Create Defensible Space

Homeowners in Benton County, Washington, are being advised to construct defensible space around their homes due to the elevated wildfire danger this year

Potential For Wildfires Highest It Has Been In Years

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British Columbia Neighborhood Completes CWPP

British Columbia, Canada's, Maple Ridge Council narrowly approved a 10-meter buffer zone between neighborhoods and the forest as the final part of a Wildfire Protection Plan passed in 2007

Maple Ridge council approves creation of wildfire protection zone

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San Diego Homeowners Checking Insurance Policies For Wildfire Protection

In the aftermath of San Diego County's wildfires, Southern California homeowners are checking their insurance policies to confirm that they are properly covered in case their home catches fire

Wildfire Publicity Lights Fire Under California Homeowners

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Firesmart Program Protects California Mountain Community

Whistler's Neighbourhood Firesmart Program aims to protect the Southern California mountain community from wildfires

Firefighters help neighborhood limit forest fire risk

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SB County Approves $20,000 For Defensible Space

San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors has approved $20,000 for creating defensible space around the Southern California homes near Hook Creek in the San Bernardino National Forest

San Bernardino County wildfire fuel reduction contract OK'd

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Montana Governor Stresses Wildfire Home Protection

With a fire season that has lengthened by approximately 77 days, Montana's Department of Natural Resources & Conservation reminded homeowners of the importance of Wildfire Awareness Week

Bullock stresses importance of Wildfire Awareness Week

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Fireproofing Homes In Queensland

The virtues of homes designed to survive Queensland, Australia's, bushfires were expounded by a spokesman for Civic Steel Homes

Civic Steel Homes: Building in bushfire areas

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Commissioner Pushes For Bushfire-Prone Zoning Measures

Western Australia's Fire and Emergency Services Commissioner is directing an effort to identify “bushfire-prone areas” in the Perth Hills

Bushfire-prone zoning push

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Berkeley Fire Forum Meeting June 2nd

Wildfire danger facing California's East Bay residences will be the focus of the Fire Forum to be held on Monday June 2 at 7:30 p.m. at Berkeley’s Northbrae Church

East Bay at high risk of wildfires: Preventive measures key

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Michigan Homeowners Face Wildfire Fines

Homeowners in Midland, Michigan, were reminded that they faced fines if they didn't clear wildfire fuel from their property

City of Midland offers weed and grass trimming reminders

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Santa Barbara County Homeowners Urged To Clear Defensible Space

In California, Santa Barbara County Fire Department issued a public service announcement that urged homeowners to clear defensible space around their homes to reduce the wildfire danger

Weekly PSA - Prevent Accidental Wildfires

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Victoria Familes Can Now Build Bushfire Bunkers

Rule changes will finally allow families in Victoria, Australia, to build their own bushfire bunkers in residential areas

New rules to allow families to build bunkers in fire-prone areas

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Defending Your Home From Bushfires

A white paper provided the details on new standards for home construction in bushfire-prone parts of Australia

New white paper on updated bushfire standards for doors and windows

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Lewis And Clark County Puts Firefighter Saety Over Home Protection

A resolution passed in Lewis and Clark County, Montana, aims to put firefighter safety above the job of defending homes during wildfires

Montana resolution: Firefighters not expected to put lives at risk to save homes

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Southern California Mountain Dwellers Urged To Protect Homes From Wildfires

An editorial urges Southern California mountain dwellers to do all they can to mitigate the wildfire danger to their homes

Our Voice: Do all we can to limit wildfire impact

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Wisconsin Inaugurates "Keep Forest Green" Wildfire Safety Program

Wisconsin's Department of Natural Resources has initiated a new “Keep the Forest Green” fire safety pilot program in Wood County to reduce the incidence of spring wildfires

Fire departments encouraging forest fire prevention

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San Marcos Firefighters Thank Homeowners For Defensible Space Around Homes

Firefighters in San Marcos, California, thanked homeowners who cleared off defensible space before last week's wildfires, making the firefighters' jobs defending their homes safer and easier

People of all ages come out to thank firefighters

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Wildfire Education Falls Short In Colorado

Summit County, Colorado, officials complained that, despite homeowner education, few were creating defensible space to reduce their wildfire danger

State could pick up costs for future wildfires

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How To Prepare Your Home For Wildfires

The Director of San Diego-based California Chaparral Institute, discussed how to prepare your home for wildfires

Extreme Fire Danger Hits San Diego County — Is Your Home Fire-Safe?

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Wildfire Protection Tips For Oregon Homeowners

An editorial provides some tips to Oregon homeowners on how to protect their homes from wildfires

Editorial: Make your home less inviting for wildfire

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CAL FIRE Unveils Ready For Wildfires Website

CAL FIRE is directing homeowners to the Ready For Wildfires website for useful tips on preparing for wildfires while pointing out four ways wildfires actually help the forest

Wildfire season is underway but not all fires are bad

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Frenchtown Rural Fire Department Maps Wildfire Danger To Homes

In Montana, Frenchtown Rural Fire Department unveiled a digital map that identifies the wildfire survivability of every home in the area

Frenchtown firefighters use new plan of attack against wildfires

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Oregon Homeowners Learn How To Protect Their Homes From Wildfires

An editorial provides some tips on how Oregon Homeowners can protect their homes from wildfires

Editorial: Make your home less inviting to wildfire

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Jasper Fire Cautionary Tale For Black Hills Homeowners

Fire officials recalled the 83,000-acre Jasper Fire which raced through South Dakota's Black Hills 14 years ago

Fire Officials Remember Devastating Jasper Fire for Wildfire Awareness Week

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Florida Forest Service Supports CWPPs

A Florida Forest Service spokesman discussed the importance of Community Wildfire Protection Plans that help firefighters better protect homes

Fending the Flames: Community Wildfire protection plans hot topic despite wet spring

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Nevada County Observes Wildfire Awareness Month

The Lyon County Board of Commissioners voted to recognize May as Wildfire Awareness Month with a "Prepare Your Home for Wildfire" program

Lyon recognizes May as Nevada Wildlife Awareness Month

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California Residents Get Some Wildfire Tips From Firefighters

The Redwood City-San Carlos Fire Department provided some wildfire safety tips to California homeowners as part of Wildfire Awareness Week

A Message From Redwood City Fire For 2014 Wildfire Awareness Week

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Federal Alliance for Safe Homes Offers Wildfire Tips To Homeowners

The Federal Alliance for Safe Homes offered some tips for protecting your home from wildfires

Recent wildfires prompt sharing of prevention tips

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State Farm Joins NFPA Urging Homeowners To Prepare For Wildfires

Illinois-based State Farm Insurance joined with the National Fire Protection Association in urging homeowners to prepare for wildfires in a year that has already seen over 16,400 fires burn 266,000 acres nationwide

State Farm and NFPA Urge Property Owners to Plan Ahead for Wildfires

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Lake Tahoe Homeowners Observe Wildfire Awareness Month

"Prepare Your Home for Wildfire" will be the theme of Wildfire Awareness Month in the Lake Tahoe Basin

May is Lake Tahoe Wildfire Awareness Month

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Manteca Homeowners Who Don't Prepare For Wildfires Could Be Fined

Homeowners in Manteca, California, who fail to remove wildfire fuel from their property could be fined up to $200

Weed Cops: Manteca Firefighters to Cite Property Owners with Uncut Grass, Weeds

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May Is Oregon Wildfire Awareness Month

Fire officials urged homeowners to reduce their home's vulnerability to wildfires as part of Oregon Wildfire Awareness Month

May is Oregon Wildfire Awareness Month

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Nevadans Preparing Homes For Wildfires

A master gardener provided some advice to Nevada homeowners about how to use proper landscaping to protect their homes

Master Gardener: Prepare your home for wildfire

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ODF To Show Homeowners How To Protect Homes From Wildfires Tomorrow

A wildland fire supervisor for the Oregon Department of Forestry’s Sweet Home Unit will demonstrate how to protect your home from wildfires at an event in Lebanon tomorrow

Wildfire protection demo at Lebanon firefighters event Saturday

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Homeowners Urged To Participate in National Wildfire Community Preparedness Day

The Forestry National Fire Plan Coordinator urged homeowners to take part in National Wildfire Community Preparedness Day on May 3rd and to clear wildfire hazards from their property

Reducing risks of wildfires

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Dakota Fire Systems Offers Gel Sprayer To Homeowners

Dakota Fire Systems, which has used gel-spraying trucks to protect many homes from wildfires, is now offering its gel-spraying systems to fire departments, government agencies and neighborhood associations

Dakota Fire Systems™ aiming its firefighting gel sprayer at wider market

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Colorado Springs Releases Wildfire Urban Interface Map

Colorado Springs has just released a Wildfire Urban Interface Map showing which neighborhoods are most at risk this fire season

Wildfire map: west side of Colorado Springs could be next

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Deschutes County Wildfire Community Preparedness Day May 3rd

A press release announced Deschutes County, Oregon's, upcoming Wildfire Community Preparedness Day event on May 3rd

May 3rd to be declared Wildfire Community Preparedness Day

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Minnesota Wildfire Prevention Week Kickoff

With the kickoff of Minnesota's Wildfire Prevention Week, Department of Natural Resources firefighters reminded property owners that many of the 1,200 wildfires they battle each year are human-caused

Preventing forest fires

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Nevada Wildfire Awareness Month Event In Carson City May 3rd

The Carson City Fire Department will conduct a Nevada Wildfire Awareness Month Kickoff event at Mills Park on May 3rd

Carson City Kicks Off Nevada Wildfire Awareness Month May 3

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Lake County Wildfire Safety Expo May 3rd

In California, Lake County Fire Safe Council and Lake County Fire Chiefs’ Association will sponsor the Fifth Annual Wildfire Safety Expo on May 3rd

Fifth annual Wildfire Safety Expo to be held May 3

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Wildfire Preparedness Meeting At Colorado Springs High School

A meeting this coming Thursday at Colorado Springs' Cheyenne Mountain High School will discuss ways homeowners can prepare for wildfires

Wildfire neighborhood meeting

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Minnesota Wildfire Prevention Week April 20-26

Minnesota's governor is declaring April 20-26 as Wildfire Prevention Week in order to increase homeowners' awareness of the wildfire hazard posed by outdoor burning

Wildfire Prevention Week raises awareness of outdoor fire hazards

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National Wildfire Community Preparedness Day May 3rd

With 342,000 homes in wilderness areas across Oregon, fire officials are urging homeowners to take part in National Wildfire Community Preparedness Day on May 3

ODF urges: Get a jump on wildfire season

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Lawrence County Firewise Program Protecting Community

A Wildland Urban Interface Specialist discussed how South Dakota's Lawrence County Firewise program goes about protecting the community from wildfires

Firewise program protects community from wildfires

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Experts Talk About Colorado Wildfire Preparedness

Two experts on wildfire prevention and preparedness discussed the essentials of wildfire ecology, mitigation and emergency planning at Colorado's Ridgway Ouray Community Council Talk

Wildfire Presentation Highlights Respect, Prevention, Preparedness

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Waldo Canyon Fire Lessons Fuel Firewise Programs

Colorado's 2012 Waldo Canyon Fire is providing important information on how homeowners can transform their neighborhoods into Fire Adapted Communities

Waldo Canyon Report Offers Roadmap on How Communities Can Reduce Wildfire Risks

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Wildfire Preparedness Meeting May 3rd

A wildfire risk reduction and wildfire preparedness event will be held at Montana's Nye Volunteer Fire Station on May 3rd

Wildfire preparedness event set for May 3 in Nye

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Australian Organization Shows Off Fire Retardant Plants

Toronto Sustainable Neighbourhood Group has planted a fire-retardant garden at the fire station to demonstrate plants that can help protect homes in New South Wales from bushfire embers

Plants to help stop fire spreading

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Flagstaff Residents Learn To Spot Wildfires Early

The Woods Watch wildfire-spotting program is set to kick off Friday in Flagstaff, Arizona

Training helps residents spot wildfire activity

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Summit County Joins Fire Adapted Communities

Fire Adapted Communities Network has welcomed Colorado's Summit County Wildfire Council into their membership

Summit County Wildfire Council joins Fire Adapted Communities Network

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Tips To Prepare For Southern California Wildfires

In a year that has already seen 900 wildfires statewide, Southern California homeowners were given some pointers on how to prepare for wildfires in a KPCC radio segment

Wildfires: 8 things you can do today to prepare for the season

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Australian Home Designed To Survive Bushfires

A custom home in Dural, New South Wales, is expected to last at least 30 minutes in the midst of a raging bushfire

Dural home so well designed it could withstand bushfires, zombie apocalypse

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Colorado Homeowners Urged To Become Firewise

Windsor Severance Fire Rescue's chief recommended that Colorado homeowners become Firewise during wildfire season

Fire chief urges for responsibility during wildfire season

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