The City of Carlsbad is proud to have many beautiful open space areas interspersed among our neighborhoods. Beaches, lagoons and nature preserves enhance our quality of life and provide habitat to many special plants and animals. But, living near these
natural open space areas is not without risks, including wildfires. Providing a fire suppression zone along the edge of the natural areas can help reduce your risk from wildfires. However, since the greatest fire risk is from airborne embers that can blow from long distances, the City of Carlsbad recommends taking the additional precautions described in this handout, even if your home is not right next to natural open space.
