KB Home unveils certified fire-resistant community in Escondido
- KB Home unveiled its first wildfire-resilient neighborhood in Escondido, California, on Thursday.
- JPMorgan analysts released a report in January about wildfire impact after the 2018 Camp Fire.
- Dixon Trail includes Class A fire-rated roofs and noncombustible gutters for wildfire resilience.
- The 2018 Camp Fire caused 85 fatalities and devastated Paradise, holding the record for insured losses.
- KB Home implemented strategies in and around homes, aiming to prevent wildfires from becoming catastrophic.
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KB Home unveils certified fire-resistant community in Escondido
Rendering of new homes by KB Home located in Escondido at Dixon Trail (Photo courtesy of KBHome) KB Home announced Wednesday it is developing a neighborhood of fire-resistant homes in Escondido by using mitigation strategies to reduce wildfire risk. The designs incorporate research by the nonprofit Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety, and the completed homes will be certified as Wildfire Prepared Plus Homes by the institute. The Dixon…
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