California

then the answers are somewhat difficult to answer, resolve, after all, it does cost money and some of the solutions are rather far-fetched, move everyone out of danger areas permanently, don't allow building in those prone areas, etc.

Wrapping homes in foil is a clever solution, if it works. Similar to installing a effective metal siding on homes, barns, etc.

Your steps to keep areas clear of debris and making firebreaks is pretty smart too.

In the Ozarks, where in some areas we have the prairies and their grasses bordering up against the forests of interior MO (as well as other states) so this is a persistent fire hazard in MO. Especially when the winds are kicking up, kind of like you get in Calif. with those winds. That is some crazy winds you get off the coast there, maybe also from Mexico too.

We were always burning off the leaves, mowing the large grassy yard to keep vegetation down but it was always a challenge, especially for a large 18-acre yard and a volunteer fire dept. in our area, which we donated to, to keep it viable and active. There's a lot of volunteer fire depts in the rural parts of MO, and some bigger cities will send help if need be, if they are close enough.

Hope the fire season for you all will be a relatively short and peaceful season.