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Living in Colorado’s mountain communities comes with incredible views, privacy, and access to nature. It also comes heightened wildfire risk. Over time, many properties naturally become overgrown, crowded, and more difficult to manage. The good news is that many wildfire risks can be reduced through practical property maintenance, adding defensible space, and mitigation work. Here are five common signs your property may be at higher wildfire risk. 1. Dense Trees Close to the

Wildfire Home Hardening: Living in Colorado means living with wildfire risk. While defensible space and vegetation management are critical, many homes are lost because of vulnerabilities on or immediately around the structure itself. This is where home hardening becomes important. According to the Colorado State Forest Service, preparing a home for wildfire involves both reducing surrounding fuels and improving the structure’s resistance to embers and radiant heat. (Colorado

Introduction into Defensible Space If you live in a wildfire-prone area like the Colorado mountains, defensible space is one of the most important steps you can take to protect your home. It’s not complicated, but it does require intentional planning and consistent maintenance. At its core, defensible space is about managing the vegetation and fuels around your home so a wildfire has less intensity, spreads more slowly, and is less likely to ignite your structure. Wildfires d