"Embers will find a vulnerability, so it is critical that property owners take all the mitigation actions research shows will improve overall structural resilience as they work together to provide the best protection," Hedayati said. Credit: Ringo H.W. Chiu

Wildfire season in the U.S. typically runs from July-October, but in recent years the risk has grown to become a year-round threat, according to the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IIBHS).

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