加利福尼亚州敦促房主用改造和防御空间来加固房屋抵御野火。 California urges homeowners to fortify homes against wildfires with retrofits and defensible space.

加利福尼亚的野火越来越频繁, 导致加利福尼亚林业与防火部敦促屋主“硬化”他们的家免遭火灾威胁。 California wildfires are becoming more frequent, leading the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection to urge homeowners to "harden" their homes against fire threats. 关键步骤包括改造屋顶、烟囱、通风口、窗户、墙壁,并通过清除干草和易燃材料,创造一个100英尺可防守的空间。 Key steps include retrofitting roofs, chimneys, vents, windows, walls, and creating a 100-foot defensible space by clearing dry vegetation and flammable materials. 这些措施可大大提高家庭在野火中生存的机会。 These measures can significantly increase a home's chances of surviving a wildfire. 即使是在2008年之前建造的房屋也需要更新,以符合目前的防火标准。 Even homes built before 2008 need updates to meet current fire-resistant standards.