The Booming Market for DIY Fire Protection

Nicholai Allen, a Southern California wildland firefighter, opened his Instagram DMs this summer to find a photo of a beautiful A-frame home set against a backdrop of mountains and pine forests. At first glance, it looked almost like an advertisement for a vacation rental.

First covered Oct 5, 2026 · 10:31 AM PT · 1 article · no longer in the live window

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36d Heatmap News The Booming Market for DIY Fire Protection — Nicholai Allen, a Southern California wildland firefighter, opened his Instagram DMs this summer to find a photo of a beautiful A-frame home set against a…

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Appeared in: 2026-10-05 (#1)

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