A recent executive order by California Gov. Gavin Newsom aims to ramp up fire safety in urban areas as new maps released by the state show more than 1 million acres are at a higher risk of wildfires.

Oregon lawmakers want to kill a wildfire risk map meant to identify areas of high risk that has become a lightning rod for ...

“The map is like flood zone maps, where lands are described ... existing and potential fuel (natural vegetation), predicted flame length, blowing embers, terrain, and typical fire weather ...

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — CalFire released a new map this week, expanding hazardous fire zones in Northern California. It's part of Governor Gavin Newsom's executive order after the Los Angeles fires.

Oregon Governor Tina Kotek paused referrals for wildfire hazard map appeals on Monday, which come amid calls from state ...

Mudslides are dangerous torrents that are usually referred to by geologists and first responders as debris flows.

Haines is not the only community interested in mapping the risk. Similar projects have been completed or are underway in more ...

Montecito Fire Department’s 16th annual Neighborhood Chipping Program will begin Feb. 18. The fire prevention and preparedness project assists ...

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Crews have rushed to clear out basins designed to catch mud, rocks and other debris from tumbling into neighborhoods as ...