#Zone0
Side-by-side demonstration of why the 5-foot nothing flammable #Zone0 rule is the standard for fire prevention.
Wildfire preparedness starts with you. 🔥
CAL FIRE + @ibhs.org IBHS showed how creating #defensiblespace, a #Zone0 buffer, and using fire-resistant materials to harden your home can dramatically increase your property’s chances of surviving a wildfire.
#WildfirePreparednessWeek#DemoBurn
May 8, 2025 at 12:47 AM
Wildfire preparedness starts with you. 🔥
CAL FIRE + @ibhs.org IBHS showed how creating #defensiblespace, a #Zone0 buffer, and using fire-resistant materials to harden your home can dramatically increase your property’s chances of surviving a wildfire.
#WildfirePreparednessWeek#DemoBurn
May 7, 2025 at 11:50 PM
Maintaining a 5-ft safety zone, known as Zone 0, is key to increasing your home's chances of surviving a wildfire.
#Zone0
November 5, 2025 at 11:07 PM
March 4, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Building a nonflammable moat around your home keeps floating embers from finding an ignition source. In California we're calling it #Zone0
Tomorrow is Wildfire Community Preparedness Day. Creating a “defensible space” around your home with hardscaping and fire-resistant plants can reduce the likelihood that a wildfire will make the jump to your home. More on firewise landscaping at UF/IFAS Gardening Solutions: buff.ly/m3l1I1L
May 4, 2026 at 3:53 PM
🏘 What does a wildfire-prepared community look like?
The nation’s first IBHS Wildfire Prepared Community in SoCal shows the way: #Zone0 defensible space + home hardening = stronger protection.

Preparedness starts at home. Learn more: ReadyForWildfire.org
#CALFIRE #NationalPreparednessMonth
September 16, 2025 at 2:50 PM
What home-hardening measures have you implemented to safeguard your home from wildfire? Upgrades can make a BIG difference in protecting your home!
Use this guide to start planning your home hardening upgrades, including creating a #Zone0 non-combustible zone.
#HomeHardening #DefensibleSpace
March 30, 2025 at 10:18 PM
State Fire Marshal Daniel Berlant joins the Green Acres Garden Podcast to talk about Zone 0, defensible space, and how fire-smart landscaping can protect your home from wildfire.
🎧 Listen here: bit.ly/BerlantOnGre...
#CALFIRE #DefensibleSpace #Zone0
#FireSmartLandscaping #WildfirePreparedness
May 6, 2025 at 9:51 PM
No crews. No big budget. It’s a work in progress—and that’s okay.

Meet three California homeowners tackling defensible space one step at a time.

Stay tuned for their stories on how they’re protecting their homes, and how you can do the same.

#WorkInProgress #DefensibleSpace #California #Zone0
April 18, 2026 at 2:16 PM
Zone 0—the first five feet from your home—is the first line of defense against wildfires.
Removing anything flammable from this zone is one of the simplest and most effective ways to improve your home’s chances of survival.
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#WildfirePreparednessWeek #Zone0 #ReadyForWildfire
Let's Talk About Zone Zero
YouTube video by CAL FIRE TV
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May 6, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Jim’s property shows what’s possible over time, but keep in mind that defensible space isn’t about perfection or doing it all at once. It’s about starting where you are and building from there.

📹️ Full video at: youtu.be/vGqoumCGNg8

#DefensibleSpace #Zone0 #WorkInProgress #CALFIRE
May 2, 2026 at 2:02 PM
To learn about the latest building codes and ways to harden your home visit: osfm.fire.ca.gov/what-we-do/f... #WildfirePreparedness #Zone0
Building Materials Listing | OSFM
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February 17, 2025 at 3:46 AM
#Zone0 (0-5 ft) around your home is critical for wildfire defense. Keep the area free of combustible materials that could spread fire to the home:
* Remove trash bins.
* Keep woodpiles & flammable materials away from walls.
* Use gravel, pavers, or rocks instead of plants.
#DefensibleSpace
January 31, 2025 at 4:15 PM
The Board of Forestry & Fire Protection is updating CA’s Defensible Space rules in response to Gov. Newsom’s Exec. Order N-18-25. Changes include a new 0-5 ft “ember-resistant zone” under AB 3074.
#Zone0 #WildfireSafety #DefensibleSpace
February 28, 2025 at 9:14 PM
𝐄𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐦𝐲 | Defense against embers takes center stage in this story on the simple acts homeowners can take to make a 𝐛𝐢𝐠 difference in protecting their homes against wildfire. Spoiler Alert! It starts with Zone 0.
www.usatoday.com/story/news/n...
#DefensibleSpace #Zone0 #HomeHardening
Simple actions can make a big difference to protect homes from fire
A 5-foot defensible space perimeter can protect homes from wildfires
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February 4, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Yana Valachovic, a fire researcher and advisor to two Northern California counties, visited the aftermath of the January #LAfires to explore what Californians can learn from the fires to create more fire-adapted communities.
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#Zone0 #HomeHardening
Yana Valachovic is trying to soften the blow
University of California fire expert Yana Valachovic knows how to prevent wildfire damage — and she wants more people to do it.
www.politico.com
March 27, 2025 at 2:54 PM
A Northern California homeowner describes the steps they took to help their home survive future wildfires. You don’t have to break the bank to increase your home’s odds of surviving a wildfire.
#Zone0 #Homehardening #defensiblespace

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How To: Creating Defensible Space with Charissa
YouTube video by Be Ready Butte
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March 7, 2025 at 4:18 PM
As Northern California celebrated the region’s first wildfire-prepared neighborhood, CAL FIRE Office of the State Fire Marshal was there to support a project bringing 24 fire-hardened homes to the El Dorado County community of Cameron Park.

#HomeHardening #Zone0 #CALFIREOSFM
February 3, 2026 at 10:01 PM
*California homes built in the “Wildland Urban Interface” after 2008 are required to meet increased building standards. The majority of California homes are not required to utilize these more fire resilient building techniques.
#homehardening #zone0
February 21, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Sucre WIP because I love her design <3

WIP de Sucre porque amo su diseño <3

#Sucre #offgame #OFF #Zone0 #cartoon #wip #doodle #IndieGames #mortisghost
January 5, 2026 at 4:16 AM
Whether you live in an area defined as Wildland Urban Interface or not, data has shown us that taking home hardening measures and being serious about #Zone0 give your home the fighting chance it may need. #WildfirePreparedness
February 17, 2025 at 3:46 AM
This Escondido neighborhood—that claims to be the first in California built entirely to wildfire-resilient standards—is showing how it’s done with fire-resistant materials, home-hardening techniques, and #defensiblespace strategies. www.foxbusiness.com/real-estate/...
#Zone0 #HomeHardening
Homebuilder unveils 'fire-resilient' neighborhood
A new community was unveiled in Southern California that is "designed to IBHS’s highest level of protection against direct flame contact, radiant heat and embers."
www.foxbusiness.com
April 14, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Being Ready for Wildfire starts with Zone 0. Fire resilience starts at your door, no matter the size of your yard. Watch this video to learn how to give your home a fighting chance.
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#Zone0 #HomeHardening #IBHS
Why is the First 5 Feet Around Your Home Important to Wildfire Mitigation?
YouTube video by Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS)
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February 28, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Join the #Zone0 public workshop to share your thoughts! Attend in person or remotely (pre-registration required) or submit comments via email. Your input matters! #WildfireSafety #DefensibleSpace
February 28, 2025 at 9:14 PM
The most important defensible space work starts at the home itself. Even in tighter neighborhoods, focusing on the first five feet closest to your structure addresses the greatest wildfire risk. #Zone0
January 12, 2026 at 9:31 PM