Simple actions—such as mowing grass, trimming trees and removing dead vegetation can make a significant difference in reducing wildfire risk.
Mechanical masticators are being deployed in Jacksonville to help create defensible space. These machines clear out brush and ...
Wildfire risk is growing across the West, and more people are building homes in places where urban development meets the wild — what’s known as the wildland/urban interface (WUI). So it’s more ...
It’s finally springtime, and many of us are adding new plants to our gardens. That means it is also a good time to review the principles of creating defensible space around our homes. Fire is a normal ...
ZEPHYR COVE, Nev. – The Firewise and Fire Adapted Communities Program in Zephyr Heights held two community work days this week, in which volunteers and neighbors came together to create defensible ...
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 ...
Rising temperatures and record-setting wildfire activity are changing how Americans think about their outdoor spaces. In January alone, 2,128 fires scorched over 64,000 acres, ranking as the third ...
Izzy Romero is your community news reporter covering northern San Luis Obispo County, including San Miguel, Paso Robles, Templeton, Atascadero, and Santa Margarita. Jeni White’s Atascadero home was ...
April 3, 2026 (San Diego County) – New structures being built in Very High Fire Severity Zones in California must now comply with state-mandated Zone Zero wildfire safety requirements, which includes ...
OROVILLE — New regulations on defensible space around homes are inbound from the California Board of Forestry and Fire Protection that will tighten rules for homeowners in areas designated as having ...
With wildfire season fast approaching, Riverside Fire Department officials will be initiating citywide inspections to ensure residential and commercial properties maintain appropriate “defensible ...
San Diego County’s diverse terrain means some areas are more vulnerable to the risk of wildfire. Jamul is one such area that has been the setting of significant fires, including the 2003 Cedar Fire ...
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