 When a wildfire is nearby, homes often catch fire before the flames reach them. This is due to embers in the air landing on dry vegetation around the property. Lemon recommends that homeowners first focus on the areas 0 to 5 feet from their home, clearing out materials like pine needles, wood chips, branches, and plants that could catch fire from these embers. Next is expanding to 30 feet from your home, clearing away excessive brush, trimming tree branches, and making sure vegetation is properly watered and spaced from each other.