Reseda is a neighborhood in the central San Fernando Valley part of Los Angeles. The area was originally inhabited by the Tongva Native American tribe, who lived throughout the Los Angeles Basin for around 3,000 years before coming into contact with early European settlers. In 1909, large swaths of land in the valley were purchased and developed by the Suburban Homes Company and the town, then known as Marian, was officially established in 1912. The name was later changed to Reseda in 1921 after the Reseda odorata, or mignonette, a fragrant plant commonly found throughout the area. At the time, Reseda had less than 100 residents. The Great Depression slowed the development of the area but following World War II, an economic boom led to an explosion of development of single-family homes on former agricultural lands. The suburb has continued to grow since and is now home to around 82,000 residents. Several movies have been either shot or set in Reseda, including The Karate Kid and Terminator 2, and it is famously referenced in Tom Petty,s classic hit “Free Fallin’”.

Like much of the San Fernando valley, Reseda is surrounded by dense woodlands that make it susceptible to wildfires. Part of being a home or business owner in this area of Los Angeles is making sure your property is prepared for the threat of wildfires. This means staying on top of removing dead trees and dry brush that could potentially fuel the blaze.