The term “defensible space” has been noted by firefighters as a crucial part of protecting homes and businesses from the January Los Angeles County wildfires. But what does it mean? According to Cal ...

INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. — With warmer weather on the horizon, it’s time to spring into action and prepare for wildfire season. The North Lake Tahoe Fire Protection District will soon begin offering ...

We're getting a first-hand look at the importance of keeping defensible space around your home all year, but especially during peak wildfire season. FOX 10's Nicole Krasean did a ride-along with ...

The Los Angeles fires that have damaged more than 12,000 structures are a reminder of a new but growing reality for Americans living in hotter, drier and more fire-prone areas – the need to create ...

SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) - On Wednesday, Oregon State fire marshals Partnered with the Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS) to conducted a wildfire burn scenario demonstrating the effectiveness of ...

Oakland homeowners clear defensible space for fire … KRON ON / Jun 24, 2025 / 03:25 PM PDT ...

OROVILLE — New regulations on defensible space around homes are inbound from the California Board of Forestry and Fire Protection that will tighten rules for homeowners in areas designated as having ...

A fire demolished a garage and damaged several other outbuildings in Salt Lake City, but was contained before spreading to other structures, thanks to the property owner creating defensible space.

According to Cal Fire, "Defensible space is the buffer between your structure and the surrounding area." Get local news you need to know to start your day with NBC 6's News Headlines newsletter. The ...

OAKLAND, Calif. (KRON) — In the past week, an evacuation warning was issued for 150 homes threatened by wildfire in Antioch, and PG&E proactively shut off power to hundreds of Bay Area customers due ...