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L.A. County fire chief backs training for residents to stay behind and defend homes from wildfires
CBS News: Los Angeles fire officials are beginning to support the strategy that with proper training, equipment, and defensible space, some residents may now be encouraged to defend their homes during wildfires, since firefighters can’t protect every structure.
Wildfire Shelter System Aims to Save Lives, Property
Government Technology: A new system called the FORT — a wildfire-resistant “shelter” intended to function like an above-ground tornado refuge, capable of withstanding extreme heat and smoke in the event of fast-moving wildfires.
The safest place to be: When fleeing fire is no longer an option
LA Times: When evacuation isn’t possible during fast-moving wildfires, experts say preparing designated “refuge areas” like cleared open spaces or purpose-built shelters may offer the safest option, despite the lack of formal standards for them.
California Journal: They survived six hours in a pool
California Journal: A couple in Santa Rosa survived six hours in a pool as a wildfire burned their neighborhood to the ground.
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