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3 ways to make your home more wildfire resistant
There are affordable upgrades that can make your home more fire-resistant -- and potentially save it from the next wildfire.
Here’s how to protect your property as ‘unprecedented’ drought hits Northeast
A severe drought watch with no rain in sight has gripped the Northeastern U.S., creating “unprecedented” conditions for fire, ...
As California wildfires become more frequent, people will need to fireproof their homes. Here’s what it takes to do it
Steven Snyder stood by his bedroom window, gazing out as his neighborhood burned. Waves of red and orange flames and plumes ...
A town in California is fireproofing homes by law. Could Washington soon follow the strategy?
A wildfire destroyed 90% of a town in California. Now, it's using building ordinances to entice insurance companies back.
Boise Fire Department testing new wildfire risk reduction app
Officials with the Boise Fire Department are asking local residents for help testing a free new app that fire officials hope ...
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Best fire-resistant trees – 6 varieties that work for fire-smart landscaping
When looking for the best fire-resistant trees, keep one very important point in mind before you make your choice. You need ...
California blaze claims over 130 homes as firefighters gain ground
Hurricane-strength winds this week fueled an explosion in the Mountain Fire near Camarillo, outside Los Angeles, which grew ...
Retrofitting businesses with fire-resiliency measures
It's not just about recovering after disasters happen, but also preventing disasters from happening in the first place. Kimiko Barrett is a senior wildfire researcher and policy analyst at the Montana ...
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As California wildfires become more frequent, people will need to fireproof their homes. Here’s what it takes to do it
During his home’s construction ... in wildlife-prone areas to ensure they are built with more ember- and fire-resistant materials, Berlant said. Homes built before then are unlikely to have ...