To reduce the risk of wildfire in our town, home ignition zone assessments were recently conducted on 43 homes on Bass Lake as part of our Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP).
Specially trained firefighters from the WDNR, the United States Forest Service (USFS), and the Eagle River Area Fire Department conducted assessments by evaluating the exteriors of the homes, focusing on building materials, maintenance, landscaping, and vegetation. They gave the homeowner suggestions on how to reduce the risk of wildfire and increase the chances of their home surviving a wildfire.
The assessments were voluntary, free, and with no obligation for the property owner to complete any of the recommendations.
The home ignition zone includes the home and up to 100 feet around it. Research indicates that building features and immediate surroundings impact wildfire ignition risk. Assessing the home ignition zone helps identify areas that may increase the potential for wildfire damage.
The property owners received a folder with the assessment as well as information on how to reduce the wildfire risk to their homes.
Each year, a particular area of our town is selected for the home ignition zone assessments. Tambling Lake has been selected for home ignition zone assessments in 2027, pending funding of our CWPP grant.
