House and trees consumed by fire.

Top 10 Ways to Protect Your Home from Wildfire



According to the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS), a big part of what makes wildfires, grassfires, and brushfires so dangerous is that they can spread and cause damage to a building in three different ways: via windborne embers, radiant heat, and direct flame contact. As a result, wildfires can escalate very quickly. Here are 10 tips to help make sure your home is protected: (Click to enlarge.)

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Source: DisasterSafety.org