Understanding Wildfire Risk
What is your risk?
What is your risk?
Learn how you can take action to reduce the wildfire risk in the home ignition zone. Guidance on actions landowners can take is provided in the video. Click the button below to schedule a FREE in-person home wildfire risk assessment with a fire professional and learn about opportunities to reduce your risk.
Learn how you can take action to reduce the wildfire risk in the home ignition zone. Guidance on actions landowners can take is provided in the video. Click the button below to schedule a FREE in-person home wildfire risk assessment with a fire professional and learn about opportunities to reduce your risk.
Risk in Ravalli County
Factors that Present Danger to Homes from Wildfires
Factors that Present Danger to Homes from Wildfires
Increased homes adjacent to fuel (trees and vegetation).
Overgrown vegetation or persistent drought conditions.
Lack of standardized building, planning and zoning codes.
Why Homes Ignite?
Why Homes Ignite?
Ember showers are the main ways home ignite from a wildfire.
Studies have shown homes ignite due to the condition of the home and everything around it, up to 200’ from the foundation.
Flaming fronts rarely contribute to loss of property.