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 ...

The deadly wildfires that ripped through Southern California and destroyed more than 16,000 structures in January were believed to have been fueled by dry conditions and strong Santa Ana winds.

Home hardening means using fire-resistant building materials and landscaping to protect buildings from heat, flames and a blast of embers during a firestorm. Here’s a brief overview of what that ...

The recent wildland fire near Yountville is a sobering reminder of just how vulnerable we are to the uncertainty of accidental and man-made fires. While firefighters can control about 97 percent of ...

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 ...

The catastrophic fires in Los Angeles County have stoked anxiety about the role of flammable vegetation around homes and other structures. Months of drought, combined with fierce Santa Ana winds, made ...

During the summer, the Register will once again offer its readers this summer a bi-weekly column from Napa Firewise, Napa County's official wildland fire prevention program. The column will feature ...

Saratoga passed an update to its tree removal policies to encourage residents to create defensible space around their homes ...

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 ...