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Vail Fire and Emergency Services is asking for your feedback regarding a proposal under consideration to help protect your home and property, as well as all residents and guests, from the threat of wildfire.

“Fire Free Five” regulations would require a five-foot-wide zone of non-combustible landscaping around all buildings in Vail. Learn how the proposal can help protect the town and assist with property insurability while maintaining attractive landscaping.

 

Why Only Half This House Caught Fire

   One half of building is on fire; the other half is saved by five foot zone and non-combustible materials. One side of the building uses wildfire resistant materials and maintains a five-foot zone of non-combustible materials. Click the photo to watch what happens when embers are sprayed at the structure.

 

Source: Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety Wildfire Research

Learn more, ask questions, provide input

  • VFES will host a virtual “ask me anything” session at 10 a.m. on July 14.
  • Representatives from the department will be available to provide information and answer questions at the next Town of Vail Community Picnic, taking place from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Aug. 12 at Donovan Pavilion.