This seems to be a topic that most take with a light hand. Defensible space is everything when dealing with wild fires. What happened in Auburn Ca in 2009 is something that is only going to get worse.
Over 60 homes and 10 commercial buildings were destroyed in about 3 hrs. These fires are almost impossible to stop. Wildland fires are nothing new it is the amount of construction over the last 5-6 years that has added to the problem. 
During a live interview with a fire official the message was clear >"if your property does not have a defensible space we are going to have to write it off" During these fire storms as they are called the property has to fend for it's self. Meaning you better not have a bunch of brush that will allow for a hotter fire and give your home or business a fighting chance.
Be ready to leave in a moments notice and do not try to play hero. Many times residents refusing to leave will later have to be rescued putting firefighters in additional danger and taking resources from trying to stop the advance of the flames.
In the event of an evacuation shut of your gas and power, also if you have property allow your animals a fighting chance by possibly setting them free. The Auburn fire happened in the middle of the day and caught many off guard. The area in which the fire started were open fields, the heavy oak trees burned quick and hot. The homes clustered with light vegetation,winds and types of roofs resulted in total destruction.
This is what remains of the Harley Davidson dealership. Fire damage is not just in subdivisions. The desire for living outside of the city has brought commercial property to areas that are simply not ready and able to be protected in the event of a major fire.
Give your property a fighting chance and be fire ready.
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