One home burned and the other did not In a recent article by LA Times, staff writer Jack Flemming, writes about a home hardening demonstration put on by the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS), and the California Building Industry Association. The demonstration pitted the ignitability of two tiny homes, one built to […]
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If you’re confused by the different standards and organizations telling us what to do to protect our homes from wildfire, you’re not alone. Organizations are currently collaborating to develop a more unified set of standards and messaging strategies. There are four main programs you need to know about. While the differences in the programs vary
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In a landmark decision, judge rules California FAIR Plan’s smoke-damage policy is illegal. A Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge said Tuesday, June 24, 2025, that the California FAIR Plan Assn.’s policy violates the insurance code because it provides less coverage than what is required by the state’s Standard Form Fire Insurance Policy. Since 2017, the plan
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Calabasas Firewise Calabasas is a designate Firewise Community. Calabasas residents are working together to make our community more resilient to wildfire. Firewise is a community program from the National Fire Prevention Association (NFPA). Residents report their Firewise fire-prevention related activities ($$ and hours), which qualify the community for Firewise recognition. You are already doing many
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Reducing Wildfire Fuels It is that time of year again when we need to prepare for fire season by reducing wildfire fuels. Clearing the brush in our open spaces, which have overgrown during the winter months, is an important part of wildfire mitigation in Calabasas. So what are those beautiful green and yellow hills we
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“In both the Eaton and Palisades Fires, I did not see many homesthat survived without evidence of some type of defensive action.” Lessons from the 2025 Los Angeles Wildfires By Yana Valachovic, UC Cooperative Extension advisor, visited Palisades and Eaton Fires The UC ANR fire expert highlights materials, components and actions that saved homes from
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May is know as the National Wildfire Awareness Month It’s a time to focus on prevention and preparedness for wildfires, especially as warmer weather and drying vegetation increase the risk of wildfires. Every May we highlight the importance of being ready for potential wildfires and encourage individuals to take steps to protect themselves and their
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The Santa Monica Mountains Fire Safe Council is hosting its First Annual Wildfire Extravaganza!!! They will be hosting a home and garden tour with a focus on home hardening and fire resistant native plants. There will also be fun activities for the family including screen printing, games, a guided nature hike, and more. There will be
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Resource Conservation District of Santa Monica Mountains is hosting a Community Wildfire Mitigation Training event at the Calabasas Community Center. Please Join Wildfire Expert Instructor Pat Durland at a FREE Community Wildfire Mitigation Training When: Friday evening, May 23, and Saturday, May 24, 2025 Where: Calabasas Community Center: 27040 Malibu Hills Rd, Calabasas, CA 91301
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The following are some of our recent accomplishments. Thanks to the help of our many partners and residents who are making our community safer. Firewise Calabasas currently has 11 Firewise Communities with 2 in the application process. Braewood Calabasas Calabasas Hills Estates Calabasas Ridge Creekside Calabasas Park The Estates of the Oaks Fire Safe Westridge
