Fire safety professionals say homeowners should adapt their approach to property maintenance as dry periods become longer and hotter.

Suggested mitigation measures include clearing dry leaves and debris from roof valleys and gutters, retrofitting fine mesh screens over loft ventilation openings, replacing rotting timber fascia with non‑combustible materials and maintaining a clear buffer zone free of dry vegetation around the immediate perimeter of the house.

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https://www.msn.com/en-gb/weather/general/building-experts-warn-traditional-british-homes-face-devastating-roof-fires-as-uk-wildfire-risks-rise

ED. Australians are the experts. Read their websites about bush fires. They suggest having a bucket of water and a plastic tooth mug to throw small quantities of water onto sparks and embers, enabling slow distribution of water, onto multiple points, stopping fires from starting.