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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