The wildfire has since grown to become the largest wildfire currently burning in California, nearly 7,000 acres larger than the Lake Fire in Santa Barbara which started weeks ago and is the next ...

We saw this repeatedly in the Los Angeles area after wildfires destroyed thousands of homes in January 2025. The pattern suggests a need to focus on the many factors that can influence home losses ...

Shrubs in Zone 0 of a home did not ignite during the Eaton Fire, despite the home burning. Max Moritz. Several guides are available that explain steps homeowners can take to help protect houses ...

Simon and his husband spent three years renovating the home, which included a $1 million project to move the pool to the ...

The authors argue that California’s proposed Zone 0 regulations oversimplify wildfire risks by prohibiting nearly all vegetation within five feet of homes, despite evidence showing well ...

California plan to ban most plants within 5 feet of homes for wildfire safety overlooks some important truths about flammability Max Moritz, University of California, Santa Barbara and Luca ...