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Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

Flames will appear above Pacific Palisades again. This time to see what caused January's deadly fire

Federal investigators are conducting controlled fire tests to determine the cause of the January Palisades fire that killed twelve people.
#fire-prevention
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago
California

It will not be survivable':Lake Tahoe could be a deathtrap during major wildfires

Fire Chief Gerren employs fire simulations to enhance evacuation strategies for residents and tourists in wildfire-prone Fallen Leaf Lake.
fromKqed
3 months ago
California

Why Is California Years Behind in Implementing a Law to Make Homes More Fire Resistant? | KQED

New defensible space regulations aim to protect homes from wildfires by requiring homeowners to clear flammable materials in proximity to their properties.
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
3 weeks ago
East Bay (California)

Strict new rules banning vegetation and wooden decks within 5 feet of homes in parts of the Berkeley Hills could be approved this week

Berkeley Hills homeowners may face new regulations to improve wildfire safety by removing vegetation near homes.
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago
Chicago

Critical Fire Conditions Expected to Return to Texas and Oklahoma

A critical wildfire danger arises in the southern and central Plains due to dry winds and low humidity.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago
California

It will not be survivable':Lake Tahoe could be a deathtrap during major wildfires

Fire Chief Gerren employs fire simulations to enhance evacuation strategies for residents and tourists in wildfire-prone Fallen Leaf Lake.
fromKqed
3 months ago
California

Why Is California Years Behind in Implementing a Law to Make Homes More Fire Resistant? | KQED

New defensible space regulations aim to protect homes from wildfires by requiring homeowners to clear flammable materials in proximity to their properties.
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
3 weeks ago
East Bay (California)

Strict new rules banning vegetation and wooden decks within 5 feet of homes in parts of the Berkeley Hills could be approved this week

Berkeley Hills homeowners may face new regulations to improve wildfire safety by removing vegetation near homes.
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago
Chicago

Critical Fire Conditions Expected to Return to Texas and Oklahoma

A critical wildfire danger arises in the southern and central Plains due to dry winds and low humidity.
more#fire-prevention
East Bay (California)
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
2 months ago

New Cal Fire map shrinks Berkeley's fire hazard' zone. But what does that mean?

Cal Fire's updated fire hazard maps reflect a decrease in very high hazard areas for Berkeley, despite the introduction of moderate and high hazard classifications.
#pge
fromsfist.com
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

PG&E Rolls Out Ads In Which Execs Talk to Real-Life Customers Is Anyone Buying It?

PG&E's new PR campaign aims to address its poor reputation regarding wildfire safety through customer conversations.
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
8 months ago
Startup companies

What's happening with Sonic service in the Berkeley Hills? Here's what we know

Sonic may discontinue service in Berkeley Hills due to wildfire safety undergrounding project, but options remain for residents.
fromsfist.com
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

PG&E Rolls Out Ads In Which Execs Talk to Real-Life Customers Is Anyone Buying It?

PG&E's new PR campaign aims to address its poor reputation regarding wildfire safety through customer conversations.
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
8 months ago
Startup companies

What's happening with Sonic service in the Berkeley Hills? Here's what we know

Sonic may discontinue service in Berkeley Hills due to wildfire safety undergrounding project, but options remain for residents.
more#pge
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
3 months ago

'Don't lose me': Deputies describe finding 100-year-old left in Altadena senior home

Emergency evacuations in Altadena highlight critical risks for vulnerable populations, especially seniors during natural disasters.
Los Angeles
fromABC7 Los Angeles
3 months ago

Pink flame retardants are being used to slow California fires. What do we know about them?

Fire retardants play a crucial role in firefighting, especially in hard-to-reach areas, but their effectiveness can be limited by weather conditions.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
7 months ago
San Francisco

Opinion: Wildfire readiness is important in Saratoga

September emphasizes the importance of community preparedness, particularly in wildfire-prone regions like Saratoga.
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