What the homes that survived the L.A. fires reveal
It’s almost impossible for experts to piece together why certain homes burned – most of the evidence is ash. But in the ...
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His house survived the Eaton Fire — for now, he's figured out a way to stay
Rob Caves and his partner's Christmas Tree Lane home survived the Eaton Fire, like the majority of houses on his block. But ...
Does Passive House Design Protect Buildings from Fire?
With fires continuing to devastate multiple communities in Los Angeles, there is a growing awareness that the existing built ...
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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.
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.
Gov. 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 ...
Monte Vista fire destroys one house, seriously damages another
An aggressive blaze in the 300 block of East Huisache destroyed one 100-year-old home and caused significant damage to the house next door. Like many in the Monte Vista Historic District, Wendy Hetzel ...
Fire Hazard Maps Changing after Altadena, CA, Inferno
CAL FIRE's maps only showed a ring of “very high” red hazard in the wildlands next to Altadena, with the vast majority of the ...
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Flawed emergency alert systems lagged when residents needed them most during Los Angeles wildfires
Destroyed along with the house are the Christmas ornaments she saved for ... “It’s hard for us to gauge where exactly is that ...
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Environment Report: How to Keep Your House From Burning Down
Wood fences: A wooden fence within five feet of the home is considered a pathway for fire to travel down. Vinyl is better as ...
City of Santa Fe helping neighborhoods with wildfire mitigation and prevention
With the high risk of wildfires given New Mexico’s dry, warm winter the city of Santa Fe is getting proactive by helping residents take steps to prevent fires ...