Creating defensible space around your home is the best way to protect your home from wildfire. The first 30 feet surrounding your home – referred to as the primary ignition zone – is critical space during a fire; There are some simple steps that a homeowner can take to help protect their homes from wildfire that are easy, quick, and relatively inexpensive.
Find out more on the ODF web site:
http://www.oregon.gov/ODF/homewildfiresafety.shtml
Kevin Weeks – Oregon Department of Forestry