Fire Behavior and Home Ignition Zone Webinar - Recorded

The second of three webinars focuses on fire behavior, embers, risk assessment, and the home ignition zone (HIZ). Presenters will break down the HIZ and discuss what people can do in each zone. Further, they'll talk about opportunities to support your mitigation efforts.

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