Defensible space can make a significant difference during a wildfire,  offering your home or business protection. Embers are the leading cause  of home loss during a wildfire. They can travel up to three miles ahead  of the large flame front.

Defensible space is the buffer you  create between your home or business and the grass, trees, shrubs, or  any wildland area that surrounds it. Items to consider are plants,  landscape arrangement, and outdoor furniture. This gives embers or  flames fewer options to latch onto and ignite.

Here is a link to the State Fire Marshall website:  oregondefensiblespace.org

This is a great resource for you to use as you plan your defensible space.