Mountain Plains 2 - Firewise

Mountain Plains 2 lies in the urban-wildland interface zone where forest fires can wreak havoc on homes. Learn how to use landscaping techniques and building materials to maximize the defensibility of your home by clicking on the underlined link below. In addition, contact a member of the MP2 HOA Firewise Committee for informative literature.
Clicking on the Firewise USA banner at the top of the page will redirect you to the Firewise USA website.

Lawrence County Fire Planning and Information Documents and Links

Current Fire Danger

Lawrence County Community Wildfire Protection Plan

Lawrence County Fire Districts

Living with Fire

Firewise USA Information

How to Prepare Your Home for Wildfires

What are the primary threats to homes during a wildfire?

Research around home destruction vs. home survival in wildfires point to embers and small flames as the main way that the majority of homes ignite in wildfires. Embers are burning pieces of airborne wood and/or vegetation that can be carried more than a mile through the wind which cause spot fires and ignite homes, debris and other objects.

There are methods for homeowners to prepare their homes to withstand ember attacks and minimize the likelihood of flames or surface fire touching the home or any attachments. Experiments, models and post-fire studies have shown homes ignite due to the condition of the home and everything around it, up to 200’ from the foundation. This is called the Home Ignition Zone (HIZ).

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