Warmer and dryer temperatures push all of western Washington farther towards wildfire danger. That’s why a North Sound conservation district offers a program that helps homeowners learn how to reduce the risk of losing property to wildfire. The Whatcom Conservation District paired with Washington Department of Natural Resources firefighters to assess a community south of Bellingham on Monday. Firefighters noted that structures can sometimes face threats homeowners might not immediately recognize as dangerous. Homeowners Jim Bruggemam and Patricia Serie took part in the Community Wildfire Resilience Program. They know wildfires don’t always stay wild. "This gravel walking path can act as a fire break," said DNR’s Colton England while walking through their garden.