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If you've seen the headlines this summer, you've probably caught wind of it: NOAA confirmed El Niño conditions developing in June 2026, and forecasters are watching closely to see whether it strengthens into one of the strongest events on record — a so-called "Super El Niño" — through the winter of 2026–27. For a community focused on wildfire, it's natural to wonder: does a wet winter mean we're off the hook for next fire season? Not exactly. Here's the twist. A big, wet wi

We recently had a fire specialist walk a BACCA property with the homeowners, inch by inch and corner by corner, pointing out exactly where the home was vulnerable — and where a few small, inexpensive fixes would make a real difference. It was a great reminder that home hardening doesn't require a remodel. Some of the most effective fixes cost very little and take an afternoon. Her single best piece of advice: Walk your own property and notice where leaves and needles natur

With forecasters watching a potentially historic El Niño developing this winter, it's worth getting ahead of the wet season now — especially since a lot of the same prep that protects your home from fire also protects it from water damage. Here's a simple checklist to work through this fall, before the first big storms roll in: Roof & gutters Clear all pine needles, leaves, and debris from your roof and gutters. (This is also a Firewise essential — dry debris here is one of