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 recent wildland fire near Yountville is a sobering reminder of just how vulnerable we are to the uncertainty of accidental and man-made fires. While firefighters can control about 97 percent of ...

City of Santa Rosa officials are encouraging residents to reduce their wildfire risk by creating defensible space and what is ...

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 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.

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 ...

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 ...

As multiple fires continue to burn across California's landscape, "defensible space" has become a common talking point for residents. It's a tactic promoted by Cal Fire, FEMA and other emergency ...