Boulder County’s wildfire defense is about to become goated.

Santa Rosa leaders approved updates to the city’s fire hazard areas over objections from some residents who raised questions about the implications for their properties.

Homeowners in East County cities have to reduce the amount of weeds by May 15, or they face fines of up to $500.

They had prepared for wildfires and knew of the drought-parched forests, but the inferno that swirled through the California lumber town of Weed moved so quickly all people could do was flee. In just ...

Flames raced up the exterior after a weed‑burning torch ignited the house, drawing crews from across northern Berks and ...