fire prevention

Cal Fire has publicly signaled a commitment to rebalancing its priorities. But a monthslong investigation by The California Newsroom, a public media collaboration, found that the department continues to fumble key responsibilities related to forest management and wildfire mitigation.

Now that it’s May, wildfire season is just around the corner in much of Oregon. State fire officials say it’s a good time of year to take steps to reduce the chance of fires affecting your home.

Environmental groups are seeking added protections for large trees as the U.S. Forest Service plans $41.3 million worth of selective logging, mowing and prescribed burning.

A statewide map will determine which properties face the highest risk of wildfire and will be subject to new safety requirements.

In late 2019, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced a new program to dramatically speed up the state’s wildfire prevention work. But an investigation by CapRadio and The California Newsroom found the program hasn’t resulted in a single completed project.

Governor Gavin Newsom is set to approve an extra $500 million for wildfire prevention — a last-minute change that would more than double what’s in the current budget deal.

Wildfires burned more than 2 million acres in California last year. Now, a coalition of tribes and environmental groups is pushing for changes in fire management policy.

In an area as prone to wildfires as ours, we have many discussions about defensible space. It's the practice of clearing flammable material away from a…

Summer may be drawing to a close, but fire season will be with us for at least a few more weeks. Which is why the bosses at Ashland Fire and Rescue are…