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"Humans and human activity are a major #ignition source for many of the fires we see in the news. #AgriculturalBurns that get out of control, faulty power lines, #arson and other human activities are all major sources of wildfire ignition" [1]

"So, what can we do? To live sustainably with #wildfires, we need to develop [...] #management and #response systems. Some of that will need to be in managing wildfire outbreaks and burns, including controlling anthropogenic ignition sources" [1]

What Saved The 'Miracle House' In Lahaina?

During renovations, Millikin installed a commercial-grade steel roof, something that definitely would have provided better protection from flying embers than shingles. At first, Millikin thought this might have made the biggest difference in why his home was spared.

But Michael Wara, the director of the Climate and Energy Policy Program at the Stanford Wood Institute for the Environment, said it was likely the Millikins’ decision to dig out the existing landscaping directly surrounding the house and replace it with river stones that made the biggest difference.

“What folks in the wildfire business call the zone zero or the #ember #ignition #zone, is kind of a key factor in whether homes do or do not burn down,” Wara said.

Having nothing combustible in the 5 feet directly around a house is enormously important.

civilbeat.org/2023/08/what-sav

Honolulu Civil Beat · What Saved The ‘Miracle House’ In Lahaina?Von Jessica Terrell