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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.

Now that you can return home after the fires, how do you clean up safely?

It's important to wait before returning to fire-damaged homes due to potential hazards.
Hazardous waste removal by professionals is critical in burn areas.
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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.

Milo Ventimiglia Tears Up After Losing His Home In The L.A. Fires

Milo Ventimiglia shares emotional story of house destruction in LA County fires, highlighting the impact on families and community resilience.

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.

Milo Ventimiglia Tears Up After Losing His Home In The L.A. Fires

Milo Ventimiglia shares emotional story of house destruction in LA County fires, highlighting the impact on families and community resilience.
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Are Oakland Hills residents prepared for the next major fire?

Residents of Oakland Hills are concerned about wildfire safety and evacuation efforts, advocating for better vegetation clearance and emergency vehicle access.

Watch Duty app founded in Bay Area sees record downloads for LA wildfire information

The Watch Duty app is crucial for helping users navigate evacuations during wildfires, providing real-time information and alerts.

Are Oakland Hills residents prepared for the next major fire?

Residents of Oakland Hills are concerned about wildfire safety and evacuation efforts, advocating for better vegetation clearance and emergency vehicle access.

Watch Duty app founded in Bay Area sees record downloads for LA wildfire information

The Watch Duty app is crucial for helping users navigate evacuations during wildfires, providing real-time information and alerts.
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Gusty Winds Stoke 5,000-Acre Wildfire at New York-New Jersey Border

The Jennings Creek fire near New York and New Jersey is spreading rapidly due to high winds and drought conditions.
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As California bills soar, PG&E pushes costly wildfire projects over cheaper options. Here's why

Undergrounding power lines is a costly yet effective strategy to reduce wildfire risks in California, but it leads to rising electricity bills.
Utility companies hinder legislative efforts to lower electricity rates, prioritizing their profits over cost-effective wildfire safety solutions.

Answering Last Minute Voter Questions Before Election | KQED

Californians face a busy election day with options for last-minute voting and guidance on correcting ballot mistakes.

As California bills soar, PG&E pushes costly wildfire projects over cheaper options. Here's why

Undergrounding power lines is a costly yet effective strategy to reduce wildfire risks in California, but it leads to rising electricity bills.
Utility companies hinder legislative efforts to lower electricity rates, prioritizing their profits over cost-effective wildfire safety solutions.

Answering Last Minute Voter Questions Before Election | KQED

Californians face a busy election day with options for last-minute voting and guidance on correcting ballot mistakes.
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City cites wildfire risk, axes $500M resi project in Anaheim Hills

The City of Anaheim rejected a proposed luxury apartment complex over wildfire safety concerns.

Opinion: Wildfire readiness is important in Saratoga

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

Thousands turn out for Ember Stomp festival in North Bay to celebrate wildfire safety, preparedness

Ember Stomp festival educates homeowners on wildfire safety and readiness amidst increasing fire threats.
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Severe wind and fire: Tips to prepare your property

Homeowners should implement home hardening techniques to protect against wildfires, especially with increasing Santa Ana wind events.

13 Fire Safety Items You Should Always Have In The House

Preparedness for home fires includes having an escape plan and working smoke alarms rather than just a 'go bag.'

Severe wind and fire: Tips to prepare your property

Homeowners should implement home hardening techniques to protect against wildfires, especially with increasing Santa Ana wind events.

13 Fire Safety Items You Should Always Have In The House

Preparedness for home fires includes having an escape plan and working smoke alarms rather than just a 'go bag.'
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Shadowbox Residence / The Ranch Mine

Shadowbox provides a unique modern luxury retreat in Montana, blending architecture with the breathtaking natural landscape and prioritizing safety from wildfires.
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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.

California Legislators Introduce Bills to Enhance Wildfire Safety Measures | KQED

Burying power lines is costly
Insulating power lines is a cheaper and quicker alternative to improve safety

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.

California Legislators Introduce Bills to Enhance Wildfire Safety Measures | KQED

Burying power lines is costly
Insulating power lines is a cheaper and quicker alternative to improve safety
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Letters: Charging stations

California must enhance its EV charging infrastructure to become a leader in electric vehicle adoption.
Utilizing AI technology could dramatically improve wildfire response.
E-bike regulations should be tailored to individual models' features and capabilities.

Colorado's Hi-Hat House Embraces Modular Aesthetics

The Hi-Hat House in Boulder is an adaptive architecture example blending modular design with traditional techniques, emphasizing on-site module construction for cost-efficiency.
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