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What California’s plant ban overlooks for wildfire safety
California’s proposed Zone 0 regulations go beyond what is currently known from scientific research regarding plant ...
Thunderstorms, dry lightning and fire risk are heading for these Calif. counties
A low pressure system that brushed past the Bay Area is approaching Southern California, with the potential for thunder, fire ...
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Bracing for the heat: Santa Rosa announces wildfire season has begun
On the heels of a 20-acre grass fire that threatened an RV encampment, the Santa Rosa Fire Department on Monday announced the ...
California plan to ban most plants within 5 feet of homes for wildfire safety overlooks some important truths about flammability
Hedges and trees may actually reduce home exposure to radiant heat and flying embers, but they must be well maintained. Two ...
‘Cutoff low’ to bring critical fire weather, thunderstorms and rough surf to California
California faces a rare combination of weather warnings Monday as a system spinning off the coast simultaneously creates rough seas and elevated fire weather danger. A low-pressure system is expected ...
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Fire crews in Los Angeles brace for more heavy winds; at least 24 killed, thousands of buildings lost
Faris Tanyos is a news editor for CBSNews.com, where he writes and edits stories and tracks breaking news. He previously worked as a digital news producer at several local news stations up and ...
Contra Costa fire captain explains how fire conditions vary across county
Contra Costa County has one of the most diverse land masses in the Bay Area. So, when things start heating up, it can present significantly different timelines when it comes to wildfire.