Fall evenings bring more community foot traffic—kids in costumes, residents out walking dogs in cooler weather, and outdoor HOA events. Unfortunately, these same conditions highlight one of the biggest hidden liabilities for Tucson-area HOAs: unsafe common areas.

In Tucson’s desert environment, especially during the monsoon season, fire danger is real and increasing. With the combination of summer lightning storms, drought-dried vegetation, and properties bordering mountain areas, wildfires can ignite in seconds and spread quickly. But there is something you can do to reduce your risk: create a Firewise landscape.