Wildfires have already caused significant damage in 2025. In January, the Eaton and Palisades fires burned nearly 40,000 acres in Los Angeles, followed by other blazes affecting North and South ...

With wildfires happening more often and burning more area, homes need to be “hardened” to make them more fire-resistant ...

Close every window and door before you go ... They’re good to have, but you shouldn’t think of them as wildfire protection.

You can prepare for wildfires with the right landscaping, building materials, smoke detectors, air filters, and evacuation plans.

The County Fire Department has released its new wildfire protection plan for Santa Barbara foothill areas to identify ...

During a wildfire, it's crucial to follow instructions from authorities ... Repairing or replacing damaged or loose window ...

That's why double-pane windows are the choice of fire-resistant ... an instructor for the National Fire Protection Association, told BI in 2023. Experts recommend maintaining a five-foot zone ...

Yet, some residents of Malibu and the Pacific Palisades had well established plans to stay at their homes and fight the Jan. 7 wildfire as it overtook communities. Survivors who stayed to ride out ...