Here’s a simple diagram to give you a general standard for fire mitigation around your home.
 

Start by looking around your house—are there trees or shrubs touching the structure? Ask yourself:

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• Would this pose a threat if it caught fire?

• Is it worth keeping that tree there?

• If it fell while burning, could it put me or my family at risk?

These are the questions that matter. The real danger lies in the unknown—and that’s what we’re up against.