Deschutes County burns. It burns almost everywhere. A cloud of embers from a wildfire can be carried by the wind for miles.

As wildfires increase in frequency and severity, the construction industry is turning to advanced fire-resistant building techniques and materials to create “fire-hardened” homes that can withstand ...

Natural disasters are becoming more frequent and severe, posing a higher risk to communities in fire-prone regions like California. Despite some modern improvements in firefighting techniques and ...

In the wake of devastating wildfires in Los Angeles, the urgency for homeowners and construction professionals to embrace fire-resistant building practices has reached a critical peak. Choosing ...

AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom. Read our AI Policy. When constructing multifamily buildings, fire safety is often a priority, but one research group says it shouldn’t be. A Pew ...