How To Help Protect Your Home From Wildfires

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Wildfires—large, unplanned fires that burn in natural areas—can happen anywhere and anytime, especially during periods of drought and high winds. While May to October has historically been considered “wildfire season,” some experts now believe that wildfires are a concern year-round.

Fortunately, you can help protect your home by taking steps to interrupt or slow the path of a wildfire. (In California and other places, some of these steps may be the law; check your local laws.) Here’s what to do.

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