But wildfire experts say cutting down Southern California's chaparral won't make the region safer from wildfires. In fact, ...

Now, ignitions are started by power lines, fireworks, cars and heavy equipment. “We have areas that have burned 12 times in ... Embers are the primary way that wildfires spread, so houses need to be ...

Now, ignitions are started by power lines, fireworks, cars and heavy equipment ... so houses need to be prepared for that onslaught. Clearing the brush and vegetation directly next to a house ...