Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The Los Angeles fires that have damaged more than 12,000 structures are a reminder of a new but growing reality for Americans ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A live-fire demonstration showed even on a cloudy and drizzly Oregon day how defensible space and home hardening can protect ...

UC Master Gardener Program of Sonoma County presents a class on sustainability and defensible space from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m ...

According to Cal Fire, "Defensible space is the buffer between your structure and the surrounding area." The space acts as a barrier to stutter the progress of a fire near a property and help ensure ...

The Inland Empire is watching as the Line Fire, Bridge Fire, and Airport Fire wind down to a smolder. As the containment percentages increase and the smoke settles, we must stay vigilant.

Another strategy, defensible space, refers to a vegetation-free "buffer zone" around a home or structure. Because renovating existing homes is not always easy or cheap, data on the effectiveness of ...

Wildfires can strike at any time, even during the winter months—Shasta County Fire Safe Council reminds the community to make sure your home is protected year-round. When it comes to protecting your ...

Authorities advised Los Angeles County residents to be wary about open fires after Santa Ana winds prompted a Red Flag warning amid dangerous weather conditions on Monday. The National Weather Service ...

The peak of wildfire season is nearly here. There have been 47 wildland fires this year in San Diego, according to Cal Fire. While we all know wildfires could spark in California at any time, the ...

Good question! There are many signs that tell you it’s time to clean up your property and develop defensible space. One is the seasonal change we are currently experiencing. When the warmer weather ...

RIVERSIDE, California (KCAL/KCBS) — The Riverside City Council passed an ordinance requiring 100 feet of defensible space around buildings in high-hazard fire zones. The ordinance also requires more ...