“Defensible space is the first line of defense for your home against wildfire”, Cal ... Keep 10 feet of clearance around exposed wood piles, down to bare mineral soil, in all directions.

Wildfire experts in recent years have highlighted the dangers of wind-driven embers that can travel great distances and ...

The Palisades and Eaton fires destroyed thousands of homes but left some still standing through a combination of fortunate timing, wind shifts and — according to experts, modern approaches to ...

With climate change contributing to larger, more frequent wildfires, state authorities have focused heavily on pushing residents to create “defensible space” around their homes. Newsom’s ...

Dry winters are becoming more common in Southern Arizona, raising concerns about potential summer fire risks. Officials emphasize the importance of reducing hazardous fuels in preparation for ...

Now is the time for North Carolinians to act on wildfire mitigation practices and Firewise principles. By taking appropriate ...

The Central Oregon Intergovernmental Council, in a collaborative effort with the Jefferson County Fire Chiefs, is offering ...

If a major obstacle to clearing defensible space in your neighborhood is the cost of renting a large bin and disposing of all ...

Rules requiring certain property owners to clear vegetation and debris from around their homes are ... our research and post-fire analyses of defensible space that zone zero is the most critical ...

For many basin homeowners, “home hardening” and creating defensible space around their homes will likely become increasingly important not only to fire safety, but to keeping their insurance.

With climate change contributing to larger, more frequent wildfires, state authorities have focused heavily on pushing residents to create “defensible space” around their homes. Newsom’s ...