Fire Victims
Tips for Protecting Your Home from Wildfires

According to the California Department of Forestry & Fire Protection (CAL FIRE), California has experienced at least 680 wildfires during the first few months of 2013 alone. This increase of 200 fires compared to last year is caused by a lack of rainfall statewide.
Wildfires can cause wide-reaching devastation, forcing thousands of families from their homes and destroying millions of dollars worth of property. In an effort to reduce the threat of wildfires and the massive destruction they can cause, CAL FIRE has issued the following safety precautions to help protect homes from fire: