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The Extension Wildfire Information Network (eWIN) is now offering viewers relevant and timely information about surviving wildfire via live and recorded webcasts. This page provides news on upcoming and archived eWIN webcast sessions and series. Note that registration may be required for either the live or recorded sessions and will be noted on the specific webcast page if so. Check back regularly to see updates to the schedule or subscribe to the eWIN Google Group to periodically receive current …

eWIN Articles on Before Fire Building Materials & Home Design


Photo source: Slworking2, “This house burned to the ground, while the one next door survived with just a few scorch marks.” October 28, 2007 via Flickr, Creative Commons Attribution.

Home survival in wildfire prone areas depends on a combination of choices regarding building materials and design decisions for the home or building combined with adequate vegetation management in the area surrounding your home (i.e., your “defensible space”). The resources listed below provide more information regarding the performance of materials and …