The recent wildfires in Los Angeles, and the increasingly frequent and intense fires across California, serve as a stark reminder of the urgent challenges we face with extreme climate. In Napa Valley, we are not immune. While we cherish our landscapes, we must acknowledge the growing wildfire threat, exacerbated by rising temperatures and drought.
Napa Firewise’s pre-fire mitigation mission is based on anticipation. The organization has been implementing proactive solutions to build a fire-resilient legacy for generations to come. Recognizing the wildfire trifecta of weather, topography, and fuel, Napa Communities Firewise Foundation (NCFF) understood it could not command the winds or reshape the mountains, so it focuses on intelligently modifying the fuels that feed the flames. More…
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