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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

The North City West Fire Safe Council collaborative held a successful Fire Safety Workshop on June 27 at Del Mar Heights ...

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 ...

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 ...

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – Following a historic wildfire season, the Oregon State Fire Marshal is expanding a defensible space program to help more Oregonians pay for wildfire prevention projects on ...

A vegetation fire near Lewis Creek scorched about 8 acres Friday, but didn't destroy a home. CAL FIRE says defensible space ...

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