Firescapes are not just a terrain of terror; they contain rules, principles, and instructions about what and where to plant, build and flee to. The creation of firescapes that can ward off calamity has a long history. In a warming world, surrounding cities – or your home – with pines and eucalyptus is not a smart move. The only serious form of prevention is tackling global warming and climate change but, in many countries the political appetite for action has evaporated. Firescapes point to a future where we will have to be a lot more careful about what we plant and where we live.