Architect behind viral ‘fire proof’ home explains how it survived
No words really, just a horror show. Some of the design choices we made here helped, but we were also very lucky,” Santa Monica based architect, Greg Chasen, shared in a now viral ...
No shrubs and lots of concrete: This is what a fire-resistant house looks like
There’s no such thing as a fire-proof house, but certain design choices can help protect a home during a wildfire. As the ...
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The Rogue Architectural Preservationist Putting Out Fires in the Palisades
The higher and higher you go with garden hoses, the less water pressure you have. When I got frustrated, I had a big galvanized bucket.” ...
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A face-lift is in the works for Hilo’s historic Central Fire Station
Firefighters will vacate the Central Fire Station in downtown Hilo as early as this spring while the nearly 90-year-old ...
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A face-lift for Central Fire: Decrepit downtown Hilo station will be repaired, renovated starting later this year
Firefighters will vacate the Central Fire Station in downtown Hilo as early as this spring while the nearly 90-year-old ...
Wisconsin fire department upholds a creative tradition
Firefighters are known for putting out the flames and saving lives of course but in Wisconsin one fire department is showing off their creative side.
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Oxford Fire Department to get a new training structure, tower
Sharing the Tower Oxford is part of the North Oakland and Oakland County Mutual Aid Associations and has several mutual aid agreements with neighboring departments, all of which rely on one another ...
Why some structures may have withstood the Los Angeles area wildfires – while those next door burned to the ground
While it may be impossible ever to know for sure, several variables could be at play for those homes that survive, experts ...
As the Eaton Fire Still Burns, Locals Gather Seeds to Regrow
When Nina Raj saw the sky glow orange outside her Altadena home as the Eaton fire approached last Tuesday, the first thing ...
Palm Beach's North Fire Station renovation set to be complete this week
The $17 million renovation of Palm Beach's historic North Fire Station is nearly complete. After meeting with the project's ...
Middletown settles wrongful death lawsuit over homeless man’s death
No criminal wrongdoing was found but one firefighter/paramedic quit to avoid being terminated, his lawyer confirmed ...
Fort Worth’s buzziest new hotel is now taking reservations. Why the Nobleman is so unique.
I don’t think I’ve ever developed a hotel where I’ve had more people reach out from the community and tell me how excited ...