Asbestos exposure on U.S. Navy ships during the 20th century put veterans at risk of mesothelioma. See a list of ships with ...

Building experts tell Action News there are roughly 50 ways a fire can burn a house, and eliminating half or more can go a long way to preventing catastrophe.

Silicone gaskets, on the other hand, are more durable and resistant to high temperatures, but they can be more expensive. Another important factor to consider is the size of the gasket.

Many of these experts no longer use wood siding. Where it is used, or still allowed, it needs to have a fire-resistant barrier underneath, often made of gypsum, the same material used to make drywall.

The Hughes Fire has spread to over 8,000 acres in Los Angeles County's Castaic area on Wednesday as dry vegetation and brutal Santa Ana winds continue to boost fire conditions across Southern ...

Exhausted firefighters battling deadly infernos for weeks are now grappling with more wildfires scorching Los Angeles County – including the Hughes Fire, which has burned through more than ...

The Hughes Fire has burned more than 9,000 acres Wednesday around the Castaic Lake in Los Angeles County on Wednesday continuing a devastating wave of Southern California wildfires fueled by dry ...

The state Board of Forestry and Fire Protection has no firm timeline ... of structures in 2006.The latest measure creates a new "ember-resistant" zone, dubbed "zone zero," that bars things like ...

The state Board of Forestry and Fire Protection has no firm timeline ... AP The latest measure creates a new “ember-resistant” zone, dubbed “zone zero,” that bars things like brush ...