Tips to Protect Your Home From Wildfires and Navigate Insurance Challenges

Douglas McIntyre, editor-in-chief at Climate Crisis, discusses advice from insurance companies for homeowners in wildfire-prone areas. Suggestions include creating defensible spaces, planting fire-resistant plants, and keeping roofs and yards clean. While these tips are helpful, McIntyre highlights the growing issue of unaffordable or unavailable wildfire insurance, leaving many homeowners vulnerable.


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