Planning Ahead Saves Homes from Fire
The brush fires that raged in Southern California could have been a lot worse. Some residents of Glendale are giving thanks that neighbors heeded warnings for good brush clearance this spring. One canyon 10 miles north of downtown Los Angeles was spared from catastrophe.
Is California Ready for Fire Season?
High temperatures, low humidity, dry terrain and gusty winds look set to strain California's fire resources across the state. In a time when local governments are cutting back on firefighting manpower, it's worth asking whether we're ready for the summer.