In an educational video, the state’s fire agency set two demonstration homes on fire: one built to the latest building standards and one that did not have these protections. As you would expect, the ...

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Experts say that mitigation measures, such as clearing brush or using fire-resistant building materials, are the most effective way government can reduce the impact of wildfires. And once again, after ...