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flag A $3.5M fireproof home in Pacific Palisades, built to survive wildfires for six hours, features steel frames, non-combustible walls, and autonomous systems.

flag Developer Ardie Tavangarian has completed Versa Villa, a $3.5 million, 4,200-square-foot home in Pacific Palisades built to withstand wildfires for up to six hours. flag Constructed on a burn lot since 2003, the home uses 30 tons of steel and 12-inch non-combustible walls made of magnesium oxide and gypsum. flag It features heat-resistant windows, automated shutters, two 20,000-gallon water tanks, and a smart sprinkler system that works without power or internet. flag Solar panels, Tesla batteries, and dual Starlink connections enable autonomous fire detection and response, aiming to enhance safety in fire-prone areas.

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