SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – The City of South Lake Tahoe is working to stay ahead of increasing wildfire concerns. “I personally feel that the Caldor Fire was a warning,” Fire Marshal Kim George said ...

AUBURN — Defensible space, otherwise known as the bugger between a building or home and the landscape, has long been proved to be a key proactive measure that homeowners can take to prevent fire from ...

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Sturgis fire officials share simple wildfire-proofing tips homeowners can take now—steps that can give crews a fighting ...

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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The Los Angeles fires that have damaged more than 12,000 structures are a reminder of a new but growing reality for Americans ...

SPREAD QUICKLY. ANDREA: HOMEOWNERS IN EL DORADO COUNTY ARE WORKING HARD TO CLEAR DEFENSIBLE SPACE. GULSTAN: MELANIE WINGO IS VELI IN POLLOCK PINES. THEY KNOW SOMETHING ABOUT THAT. >> FOR SURE. THEY ...

According to Cal Fire, "Defensible space is the buffer between your structure and the surrounding area." Get local news you need to know to start your day with NBC 6's News Headlines newsletter. The ...

Good question! There are many signs that tell you it’s time to clean up your property and develop defensible space. One is the seasonal change we are currently experiencing. When the warmer weather ...