“What can I do to protect myself from wildfires?
What is a flying ember?
What is Defensible Space?
What is a Home Ignition Zone?
Can wildfires hit cities and suburbs? Or just rural areas?
If I live near a forest or grassland, how can I increase the chances my home will survive a wildfire?
Wildfires can happen anywhere. Even Greece, Turkey, Hawaii, or Louisiana. See What Saved The ‘Miracle House’ In Lahaina? – Honolulu Civil Beat
NOTE: “If your house doesn’t catch fire, it won’t burn down.”
a novel By Lisa Hatfield
To Starve an Ember
He thinks wildfires are his greatest enemy, but he doesn’t see the historic hurt smoldering inside himself.
Fires have shaped Prentice’s life: a childhood tragedy, several devastating wildfires close to home, and structure blazes he’s battled with the fire department. His goal is to minimize wildfire devastation in Garnet… and earn his dad’s grudging approval.
Out of the blue, he meets Jessie, a smart young lady with a beautiful smile and secrets of her own. She sees the unresolved family conflict smoldering in him and offers a fresh view of how to live his life.
When wildfire hits his hometown, many residents are unprepared. Will he try to save the world by himself, or will he ask for help as the flying embers rain down on him?
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Lisa brings accurate knowledge of the wildfire threat that confronts anyone who lives in a rural area, and she weaves it all into an interesting story. As I read the book, I meet characters I’ve met and hear excuses I’ve heard many times during my 30 years as a Forester and fire mitigation expert.
So nuanced and relevant. Reminder that we can only change tomorrow but not the past.
Uncomfortably accurate.
Vivid description of fire as a living force. People can only control one thing: fuel.
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