The majority of homes ignite in wildfires due to embers and small flames, according to research on home destruction vs. home survival in wildfires. Embers, which are flaming fragments of flying wood and/or plants that can travel over a mile in the wind, can start spot fires and ignite dwellings, debris, and other things. There are ways for homeowners to prepare their homes to withstand ember attacks and reduce the chances of flames or surface fires impacting the structure or