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fromwww.berkeleyside.org
3 months 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

fromwww.berkeleyside.org
3 months 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

Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

In a test, one home burns, the other is unscathed. A lesson for fire-proofing L.A.?

A wildfire defense demonstration highlighted the importance of fire mitigation strategies for rebuilding communities affected by fires.
#vegetation-management
fromEntrepreneur
1 month ago

Meet a Swift Student Challenge Winner Attending Apple's WWDC | Entrepreneur

Marina Lee developed the EvacuMate app to assist individuals in preparing for emergency evacuations following her grandmother's evacuation experience during wildfires.
fromFast Company
1 month ago

What California's plant ban overlooks for wildfire safety

Unburned vegetation amid urban fires suggests well-maintained plants can protect homes from fire effects.
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 months ago

North Bay fire departments urge residents to be wildfire ready with fuel reduction projects underway

"Wildfire prevention is not seasonable. It's year-round, as is the threat from wildfire in California. We've learned from the devastating fires in the west..."
SF parents
fromLos Angeles Times
3 months ago

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

Investigators hope the controlled fire tests will help establish the origin and ignition point of the deadly Palisades fire, which devastated the area.
Los Angeles
#defensible-space
fromKqed
6 months ago
California

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

fromKqed
6 months ago
California

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

fromwww.berkeleyside.org
4 months ago

Berkeley proposes strict fire safety rules, inspired by lessons learned in LA

"City fire officials and academic experts say fires like that rolling into Berkeley are inevitable. That's why BFD has kicked off a campaign to adopt stringent new rules requiring residents to manage vegetation around their homes."
East Bay (California)
California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 months ago

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.
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

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.
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
4 months ago

Most Angelenos back tougher building codes, restrictions on homebuilding in wildfire zones, poll finds

Voters in Los Angeles County overwhelmingly support stronger building codes and restrictions on homebuilding in wildfire-prone areas after recent fires.
East Bay (California)
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
5 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.
Los Angeles
fromABC7 Los Angeles
6 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
10 months ago

Opinion: Wildfire readiness is important in Saratoga

The Saratoga city leaders, alongside the Santa Clara County Office of Emergency Management, have strengthened Emergency Operations Center protocols to enhance community readiness for emergencies.
San Francisco
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
11 months ago

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.
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