According to Cal Fire, "Defensible space is the buffer between your structure and the surrounding area." The space acts as a barrier to stutter the progress of a fire near a property and help ensure ...

NIGHT AT SIX AT ELK GROVE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS. THAT’S ON LAGUNA PALMS WAY. IT IS WILDFIRE AWARENESS WEEK. AND TODAY WE SAW HOW IMPORTANT DEFENSIBLE SPACE IS TODAY. CAL FIRE JOINED THE INSURANCE ...

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – Following a historic wildfire season, the Oregon State Fire Marshal is expanding a defensible space program to help more Oregonians pay for wildfire prevention projects on ...

Matthew Rodriguez is a digital producer for CBS Los Angeles. He's previously reported for local outlets like the Argonaut and Pasadena Weekly. Matt typically covers breaking news and crime. The ...