A major risk to any dwelling during a fire is the thousands of sparks, or embers, traveling through the air and driven by winds. When those embers lodge in a combustible area of your home, (attic, crawl space, pine needles on your deck or against your combustible siding, etc.) the chances of ignition increase exponentially.
The term “home hardening” is the modification of key items of your dwelling that pose significant risks of your home catching fire in the event of a wildfire. There are many things that can be done to reduce your risk as presented in the following links.