Why do some houses survive a wildfire?
There is some hope among the smouldering ruins of many parts of Los Angeles. Entire neighbourhoods were ravaged by the recent ...
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Small airborne embers play a big role in the spread of wildfires
Contrary to popular belief, experts say most homes destroyed by wildfires aren't ... In 2017, embers blew across a six-lane highway in Northern California, igniting businesses and then jumping from ...
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Rebuilding LA: Here's What Fire Survivors and Experts Say Is Key
The L.A. fires destroyed nearly 12,000 homes so far. As the city rebuilds, what design factors should be considered so that ...
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Newsom tells forestry board to speed up rules for ’ember-free zones’
The governor called on the state Board of Forestry to enact regulations they were ordered to draft four years ago.
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Gallatin Co. officials urge residents to reduce property risk ahead of fire season
Ahead of the 2025 fire season in Montana, officials with Gallatin County Emergency Management are urging residents to take ...
Preparing Arizona houses for wildfires can save them. Here's why and what to do
Some insurers may be more willing to cover houses if the owners try to reduce wildfire risks, say insurance experts.
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Roof-mounted fire sprinklers can protect homes during a wildfire
“It does save homes,” said Harry Statter of Frontline Wildfire Defense, a company that makes an app and a system that can ...
Too little, too late: Residents say they were in the dark as fire spread with no evacuation order
When disaster strikes, government emergency alert systems offer a simple promise: Residents will get information about nearby ...