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With the fire still active, they monitored the situation closely, observing how the fire spread because of the relentless winds. The homeowner had already cleared some land and was responsible for creating firebreaks—areas cleared of vegetation to slow down or stop the fire's progress. They had also constructed stone trails from gathered rocks, which acted as natural fire barriers. The importance of such preventive measures was evident in how effectively these firebreaks contained the flames, preventing them from reaching critical areas.