Cal Fire added at least 2.8 million Californians into its Fire Hazard Severity Zones. The zones, referenced in over 100 sections of code and regulation, are tied to home hardening, defensible space ...

Home is where the heart is, but it's also where we want to feel safe and secure. We install smoke alarms, buy fire extinguishers, and plan escape routes, but there's more we can do - like being aware ...

Two months after the most destructive wildfires in Los Angeles history, Cal Fire has released updated Fire Hazard Severity Zone maps for the county. The surveys use various criteria to identify ...

(Beyond Pesticides, May 21, 2025) An assessment of the fire hazards of four herbicide products in Science of The Total Environment finds high fire and toxic gas emission risk, particularly in ...

The preservation of historical and cultural heritage buildings is inherently challenged by the increasing threat of fire hazards. These structures, often constructed with traditional materials and ...