Fences or gates are often within 5 ft of the home. Because fences usually connect to the wall of a home, when they are ignited by embers, they can ignite the house as well. A few solutions:

• Leave the gate of your fence open during a wildfire to keep it from connecting to the walls of your house.

• Use a non-combustible material for your gate, like a metal gate.

Learn more at this link: firesafemarin.org/harden-your-home/fire-resistant-fencing/