Understanding the True Threat of Wildfires in California

In California, wildfires pose a consistent threat. However, many homes lost in such fires aren’t consumed by the main fire’s flames.

Instead, wind-blown embers are the primary culprits. These embers can travel miles in advance of the fire. They exploit small weaknesses, embedding in gutters, slipping through vents, or landing in dry debris close to homes. This often leads to ignition, causing structural losses long before the fire itself arrives.