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Noncombustible Zone 0: Minimizing Pathways to Home Ignition

WildfireBy Stich, BrianAugust 12, 2026

Noncombustible Zone 0: Minimizing Pathways to Home Ignition The Most Important 5 Feet Around Your Home  Research from the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS) shows that the 5-foot area immediately surrounding a home—known as the Noncombustible Zone 0, Home Ignition Zone (HIZ), or ember-resistant zone—is one of the most important areas for reducing…

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