Why aren’t homes in wildfire prone areas protected by a sprinkler system?

Question

Is there anything stopping me from an engineering standpoint installing a water tower on my property and making sprinklers around a radius of my home to drench the area in case of wildfire?

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Answer 1

better than a sprinkler system, the exterior should be made of fire resistant materials. Brick, stucco, Hardy siding, aluminum trim. Stone mulch, no vegetation near the house, stone patio, etc. If you want a sprinkler, plan a pool as a water source and consider a power backup system.