Firefighters from the Bay Area who battled the devastating Palisades Fire in Southern California say the lessons they learned ...

So, how should you prepare if a wildfire threatens your home? The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection ...

As we head into the warm weather months, firefighters want to get the message out now about wildfire preparedness. It’s a ...

The first week of May marks Wildfire Preparedness ... the Eaton fire and the Palisades fire whose homes were safe because they had defensible space," explained Birchfield-Gernt. CAL FIRE says ...

Home and building owners in some parts of northeast Bakersfield will have to take additional fire ... wildfire severity maps. The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, or Cal ...

CalFire released the last of its ... “So that all contributes to much more fire risk.” These maps are referenced in nearly 50 state codes, including those that address highways, health, safety and ...

No injuries were reported. “Large swells are currently observed along the coast, and for your safety, do not get close to the water’s edge,” Cal Fire CZU said in a statement posted to Facebook.

As an added incentive for keeping one’s property clear of potential wildfire risks, the California FAIR Plan initiative ... systems to enhance fire safety. CalFire offers an online self ...

Defensible space is the buffer between your home and the grass, trees, and any wildland area that surrounds it. CalFire requires ... defensible space or making fire-safe home improvements such ...

The City of Vallejo and Vallejo Fire Department announced this week that they are working together to inform the community about CAL FIRE’s updated Fire Hazard Severity Zones and the potential ...

The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, or Cal Fire, Monday released updated ... defensible space clearance and other wildland fire safety practices for buildings.