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A Volunteer Community Service Organization
in Angelus Oaks, Forest Falls, and Mountain Home Village, CA
Zone 0 (0–5 Feet)
Remove leaves, pine needles, and other combustible debris; Keep
roofs and gutters clean; Avoid combustible mulch directly against
the structure; Store firewood well away from the home during fire
season; Maintain decks, fences, and attached structures free of
combustible debris; Keep vents screened and in good repair.
Small improvements in this zone can provide significant protection
during an ember storm.
Zone 1 (5–30 Feet): Lean, Clean, and Green
This zone focuses on reducing the amount of vegetation capable of
carrying fire toward the structure.
Homeowners should:
Remove dead vegetation; Keep grasses maintained; Separate
shrubs to reduce fire spread; Prune tree branches away from roofs;
Remove vegetation beneath trees that can create “ladder fuels.”
The objective is not to eliminate landscaping but to reduce
continuous fuels.
Zone 2 (30–100 Feet)
The outer zone reduces wildfire intensity before flames reach the
home. Recommended practices include:
Increasing spacing between trees; Removing dead or dying
vegetation; Reducing concentrations of brush; Eliminating ladder
fuels; Maintaining healthy forests through periodic vegetation
management. Properly managed forests are generally healthier and
more resilient during wildfires.
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