12 actions to protect your home
Why is it important to remove combustible materials within 1.5 metres of the home to reduce fire risk?
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Combustible materials such as dead leaves, branches, dry grass, and stacked firewood can easily catch fire and spread quickly if they come into contact with an ignition source, such as a spark or flame.
A buffer zone of at least 1.5 metres should be maintained around the house and any attached structures, such as a deck. This area should be made as fire-resistant as possible, free of materials or vegetation that could ignite easily if a wildfire passes through. Instead of mulch, it is recommended to use gravel or stone landscaping in this zone.