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 ...
San Diego County’s diverse terrain means some areas are more vulnerable to the risk of wildfire. Jamul is one such area that has been the setting of significant fires, including the 2003 Cedar Fire ...
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 ...
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 ...
PORTLAND, Ore. — The Oregon State Fire Marshal's office is teaming up with local fire districts to offer a free service for homeowners and renters concerned about fire-proofing their homes before ...
Rising temperatures and record-setting wildfire activity are changing how Americans think about their outdoor spaces. In January alone, 2,128 fires scorched over 64,000 acres, ranking as the third ...
SPOKANE, Wash. — As dangerous wildfire conditions continue to sweep across the region, there are a few crucial steps you can take to keep your home and family safe during fire season. On Wednesday, ...
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – Last year, Oregon had one of the most destructive wildfire seasons in its history—1.9 million acres burned, communities were tested, and lives were changed. But amid the ...
The Palisades Fire was a wake-up call for many people living in wildfire-prone areas. Tragically, it destroyed more than 6,800 structures and claimed 12 lives, according to Cal Fire. The scale of that ...
These include using fire-resistant siding and roofing materials, covering vents to prevent embers from entering the home, and upgrading to double-paned tempered glass windows that are less likely to ...
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 ...