The devastation caused by the twin blazes has raised fresh questions about whether the state — and its top insurance ...

Resilience is critical as the likelihood of catastrophic losses rises, writes Michael Shadeed of Franklin Street.

Toward that end, the California Legislature ... already requires houses in fire-prone areas to be built with more fire-resistant materials and have ember-resistant vents. But the Zone Zero ...

New homes will need to adhere to building codes designed to prevent fires-such as fire-resistant roofs and siding, and mesh screens over attic vents ... The California FAIR Plan Association ...

So it comes back to that zero-to-five foot space, ember resistant vents with smaller mesh ... need to seal those off. Read more:California's FAIR Plan, the home insurer of last resort, may need ...

in California and across the country, to adapt “home-hardening” strategies, like regular brush clearing, landscaping, fire-resistant siding, and proper roof ventilation. Dong agrees that ...

So it comes back to that zero-to-five foot space, ember resistant vents with smaller mesh screens ... and ignite — you really need to seal those off. Read more: California's FAIR Plan, the home ...

Your local leadership, all of the Marin County fire ... resistant buffer. Home hardening is essential to protect buildings from igniting during wildfires. By resisting ember ignition through ...