During wildfire season, the phrase "defensible space" becomes increasingly commonplace as fire authorities and wildland ...

Sturgis fire officials share simple wildfire-proofing tips homeowners can take now—steps that can give crews a fighting ...

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – The City of South Lake Tahoe is working to stay ahead of increasing wildfire concerns. “I personally feel that the Caldor Fire was a warning,” Fire Marshal Kim George said ...

AUBURN — Defensible space, otherwise known as the bugger between a building or home and the landscape, has long been proved to be a key proactive measure that homeowners can take to prevent fire from ...

SACRAMENTO (CBS13) - California law requires homeowners to maintain 100 feet of defensible space around homes and structures to increase you home's chance of withstanding a wildfire. More than eight ...

According to Cal Fire, "Defensible space is the buffer between your structure and the surrounding area." Get local news you need to know to start your day with NBC 6's News Headlines newsletter. The ...

According to Cal Fire, "Defensible space is the buffer between your structure and the surrounding area." The space acts as a barrier to stutter the progress of a fire near a property and help ensure ...