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Living With Fire

Along with the pleasure of living among wild lands comes the responsibility of preparing for a wildfire. Homeowners should take steps to protect themselves and their properties. From construction to maintenance, there are things you can do to make your home fire-resistant and increase the odds that it will still be standing once the fire has passed. Visit the FireWise home page or the American Red Cross wildfire preparedness site to learn more.

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Last updated: July 8, 2008

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