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 ...

This summer may someday be remembered as a pivotal moment in the town of Vail’s history. That’s because, in the words of Vail Fire Chief Mark Novak, the town has reached a point where creating ...

A live-fire demonstration showed even on a cloudy and drizzly Oregon day how defensible space and home hardening can protect against fire while buildings without can burn down quickly. The event, led ...

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 ...

SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – Last year, Oregon had one of the most destructive wildfire seasons in its history—1.9 million acres burned, communities were tested, and lives were changed. But amid the ...

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 ...

As multiple fires continue to burn across California's landscape, "defensible space" has become a common talking point for residents. It's a tactic promoted by Cal Fire, FEMA and other emergency ...

SAN DIEGO — As more than half a dozen fires burn across California, including the Monte Fire in Lakeside, Cal Fire is urging residents across the state to prepare — starting with the first five feet ...

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 ...

New regulations will require homeowners to remove combustible materials, including wood fencing, sheds and landscaping, from ...