Jeff Shapiro strolls his lakeside property along scenic Lake Austin, pointing out the ways he has fireproofed his limestone home. Within the 5-foot “home ignition zone,” there’s nothing that can burn ...

After a wildfire, rain washes away soil for years. A new study reveals massive losses and hidden risks in a global map.

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After Oregon’s record-breaking fire season in 2020, lawmakers wanted to map out which properties were most at risk. But anger from homeowners escalated quickly. This story was originally published by ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The Dragon Bravo Fire, ignited by lightning around July 4, has become the largest wildfire in the continental United States in ...

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A grass fire burning in Boulder County near the Broomfield border is moving northeast from Louisville, prompting evacuations in nearby areas.

An American-Statesman analysis of mapping data from Austin Fire Department's Wildfire Division identified 275 communities with limited access that are at particular risk. Those areas were home to ...

Martin County deputies seek public help to identify suspect in 7-Eleven attempted robbery Deputies are seeking to identify a masked man who got physical with a Hobe Sound 7-Eleven clerk with a metal ...