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Selling safety in the fight against wildfires
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Date:2025-04-09 01:54:51
Wildfires are becoming more frequent and serious due to human-caused climate change. This is prompting a new industry focused on residential wildfire preparedness. Today, we consider the new technology addressing wildfire risk and the cost of protecting yourself.
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