A live-fire demonstration showed even on a cloudy and drizzly Oregon day how defensible space and home hardening can protect against fire while buildings without can burn down quickly. The event, led ...

The deadly wildfires that ripped through Southern California and destroyed more than 16,000 structures in January were believed to have been fueled by dry conditions and strong Santa Ana winds.

BRIMSON, Minn. — When the Camp House Fire burned through Susan Dettweiler’s property in May, it seared the forest surrounding her home. The fire eventually burned through 12,000 acres and destroyed ...

DULUTH, Minn. - When George Voyles moved to his dream retirement home in the woods of Adams County, Wis., he happened to pick up a brochure on how to defend rural property against wildfires. So Voyles ...

Wildfires can strike at any time—Shasta County Fire Safe Council reminds the community to make sure your home is protected year-round.

In the summer of 2021, the Caldor Fire roared over the Sierra Nevada crest and into South Lake Tahoe. Thankfully, proactive forest treatments including strategic thinning of dense trees, controlled ...

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- With summer wildfire season just around the corner, it’s important for both sellers and buyers to consider steps to fireproof a property. One of the best ways to do that is by ...

DISTRIBUTED..CREATING FIRE DEPARTMENTS THAT ARE MORE PREPARED FOR EMERGENCIES THE CENTRAL COAST. # HERE ON THE CENTRAL COAST THE MONTEREY FIRE DEPARTMENT AND BONNY DOON FIRE SAFE COUNCIL ARE TWO OF ...

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 ...

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 ...

FRUITLAND, Duchesne County — The buzzing sound of chainsaws and the crunch of bulldozers are becoming more common in the Pinion Ridge area of Duchesne County between Fruitland and Duchesne, but it's ...