Jack Cohen, Fire Science Researcher with the USDA Forest Service, explains current research about how homes ignite during wildfires, and what you can do to help your home survive the impacts of flames and embers. Watch this outstanding 13-minute YouTube video, “Your Home Can Survive a Wildfire,” from the the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). 

After you have watched the video, use the links to the left to learn how to plan ahead, create defensible space around your home and remove ignition sources.