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Wildfire & Property Safety Resources
Trusted information for Western Colorado property owners working to understand wildfire risk, defensible space, Home Ignition Zone recommendations, insurance considerations, and property mitigation.

Home Ignition Zone & Defensible Space

The Home Ignition Zone (HIZ) includes the home and the surrounding area where vegetation, combustible materials, and property conditions can influence how a wildfire affects a structure.

Key areas include:

  • Zone 1 — 0–5 feet: Immediate area around the structure

  • Zone 2 — 5–30 feet: Vegetation spacing, pruning, and ladder-fuel reduction

  • Zone 3 — 30–100+ feet: Fuel reduction, brush management, and vegetation spacing

  • Driveways and emergency-access routes

  • Decks, fences, outbuildings, and other combustible attachments

Colorado HB 25-1182 & Property Insurance

 

Colorado HB 25-1182 became effective July 1, 2026 and addresses how wildfire risk, mitigation information, and insurance decisions are communicated and considered.

 

Property owners may benefit from understanding their wildfire risk, documenting completed mitigation work, and keeping records and photographs of property improvements.

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Need help evaluating your property?

 

Parker Specialized offers CWMS-informed wildfire risk assessments, mitigation planning, and before-and-after documentation.

Need Help With Your Property?

 

Parker Specialized provides wildfire mitigation, defensible space, land clearing, driveway repair, and rural property services across Western Colorado.

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