Since it began meeting regularly earlier this year, the Big Valley Advisory Council has not had conversations regarding ...

A fire spark can quickly turn into a massive wildfire if the conditions are just right, often leaving residents little time ...

Cal Fire said about four structures were damaged and one was destroyed based on the damage assessments so far.

The Orange County Fire Authority said a cold front is expected to bring light showers and cooler temperatures.

Cal Fire says you can dramatically increase the chances your home will survive a wildfire by creating a "defensible space," a buffer created by removing weeds, brush and dry vegetation around your ...

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The Santa Barbara County Fire Department (SBCFD) is proud to announce a grant award for the Lompoc Valley Fuel Reduction Phase II Project, where SBCFD ...

As wildfires abound in California, the state faces a mounting insurance crisis. Dave Jones, director of the Center for Law, ...