Think Fire Safe Yards Are Ugly? These Moraga-Orinda Homes Prove Otherwise

As local wildfire compliance notices land in our mailboxes and red flag days start popping up, many of us face the same dreaded question: Can my yard be safe and beautiful?

It is a fair worry. For years, we have been told what to tear down, cut back, and remove. Fire safety has felt like a chore that can ruin the yards we love.

But a new program from the Moraga-Orinda Firewise Network called Beautiful Moraga Orinda is flipping the script. Instead of focusing on what you can’t have, we showcase stunning, budget-friendly local yards that keep your home and family safer from flying embers. And we give you getting started links so that you know what to do.

Rethinking the "First 5 Feet"

Did you know that 90% of homes lost to wildfires are ignited by embers, not surrounding flames? Creating just a five-foot "ember-resistant zone" directly around your home cuts your home's ignition risk in half.

The best part? It doesn’t have to cost a fortune, it doesn't mean losing our local character, and you can get started now.