Retired firefighter Mark Whaling knows firsthand what it’s like to wait on a helicopter to refill on water while he's ...

The design of each house and the layout of the entire subdivision — with healthy buffers between each building and scant ...

A subsequent investigation by The Mercury News found that many Northern California fire departments ... account for the properties that the fire department knows about. He estimates there are ...

Though PCH will once again welcome traffic, the Pacific Palisades will remain closed to the public, with law enforcement ...

Americans are losing an array of people and programs dedicated to keeping them healthy. State and local health departments ...

Hugo Pérez reflects on his unique journey, becoming the only American athlete to compete in both the 1984 Olympics and the ...

Hedges and trees may actually reduce home exposure to radiant heat and flying embers, but they must be well maintained. Two ...

A strict 'Zone 0' rule against landscaping is risky. Well-maintained and watered vegetation could prevent the spread of fires ...

Here is a county-by-county resources list to help you find public safety information and updates in the event of a wildfire ...

A recent forecast warned that "most" wildfire activity in California is expected later in the year as the state continues its recovery from the devastating Los Angeles County fires in January.

Around 160 firefighters from multiple agencies have been working to contain the Henderson Fire in the south of the Golden ...

The drier plants get, the easier they burn. So after a dry rainy season and the recent heat in Southern California, grasses ...