Here are links to a couple good articles on the benefits of fire-resistant home, deck and other construction in San Diego. It’s true that no house can be totally fireproof.  But it’s been shown that you can help lower your risks from certain types of fire damage by adhering to the latest fire and building codes installed since the 2003 San Diego County wildfires:

Building Materials for a Fire-Resistant San Diego Home

Trial By Fire – Can Your Home Take the Heat?