To insulate safely, use a fire-resistant sealant instead of traditional insulation for areas around flues and chimneys. A ...

Polybrominated diphenyl ethers, or PBDEs, are fire-retardant chemicals that are found everywhere—upholstery, carpets, ...

Yorba Linda’s City Council has signed a memorandum of understanding with the nonprofit Orange County Conservation Corps that’s expected to save the city “thousands of dollars” annually by reducing the ...

Fire safety is a critical consideration in any building, whether it’s a home, office, industrial facility, or public space.

Some of the city's fire teams are now working from gear that forego being created with PFAS to remain water- and heat-resistant READ MORE: NC firefighter requests PFAS groundwater ...

Federal officials now say worsening wildfires due to climate change mean forests must be more actively managed to increase their resiliency.

"Regularly cleaning your home and removing dust and debris from the house can go a long way in preventing any ember from ...

Water demand fighting fire 'overwhelmed the ... and lower winds at night by flying helicopters and dropping fire-retardant chemicals, Gardner said. He said he expects crews will spend "the next ...

The discovery of high levels of heavy metals in a popular fire retardant has added to long-running concerns from ...

Firefighters battling the devastating Mountain fire faced issues with water availability and pressure. Officials confirmed ...

Electric cars are still very safe to drive and own in most circumstances. However, during extreme situations like hurricanes and flooding, it is very important to keep EV battery packs from becoming ...

This $3.7 million Palo Alto home, built by SIDCO, claims to be the Tesla of homes, and it runs entirely on clean energy.