Name: Wildfire prep DIY: Weekend tasks that could save your home
Uploaded: 2026-08-12T17:47:00.527Z
Duration: 59 s
Channel: The Weather Channel
Description: Most homes lost to wildfires aren't taken by flames — they're ignited by embers.

ByMark Willard•

12 hours ago

Updated: August 12, 2026, 2:14 pm EDTPublished: August 12, 2026, 1:48 pm EDT

Most homes lost to wildfires aren't taken by flames — they're ignited by embers. These DIY tasks can protect yours. A home-insurance expert walks through the small weekend jobs, from clearing gutters to hardening vents, that could save your house.