Native plants, succulents and mulch are important considerations. But you can also improve fire resilience by following some ...

Cotoneasters (Cotoneaster spp.) are hardy, fire-resistant shrubs characterized by their thick, moisture-retaining leaves and low, spreading growth habit, which reduces flame height. Ranging from ...

On a sweltering day in August, as record-breaking wildfires raged throughout the state, we visited a recently-renovated home tucked into a high fire zone on the Hollywood hillside — a home ...

These 7 fire-retardant plants may help save your home The yucca, shown blooming amid scorched trees and vegetation along the Angeles Crest Highway, is one of several fire-resistant plants that ...

That’s where flame-resistant clothing comes into the equation. This type of gear is different from what a firefighter wears, because it’s designed to endure a flash fire lasting seconds, ...

California's wildfire building code, passed in 2007, was designed to reduce a home's risk of igniting. Wood roofs aren't allowed. Decks and siding must be fire-resistant.

FIRE-RESISTANT PLANTS, TREES AND SHRUBS While no plant is truly fireproof, these attractive plants are more difficult to ignite, burn more slowly and produce less heat.

Geraniums are fire resistant and suitable for planting within 10 feet of structures. Use caution when planting species such as G. cinereum (greyleaf cranesbill) within five to 30 feet of a home.

Cal Fire unveiled first “fire-resistant” home in Dulzura, Calif. through a new state pilot program. (FOX 5/KUSI) “It’s more than defensible space,” said Jeff Collins, director of the San ...