With wildfires happening more often and burning more area, homes need to be “hardened” to make them more fire-resistant ...

Years before the L.A. fires, Orchard Hills faced a fire of its own — and came out mostly unscathed due to a long collaboration between the developer and fire department.

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Fire-resistant windows add another layer of protection. Traditional windows can be a vulnerability during a fire, as heat can cause the glass to break, allowing flames to enter. However ...

Panama City Beach firefighters arrived at the Gulf Crest Condominiums tower Monday night to find smoke and flames pouring out ...

Windows: Dual-pane windows with one pane using tempered glass that won’t shatter during a fire. Screens can catch embers and reduce heat. Vents: Ember and flame-resistant vents come equipped ...

The WUI code includes things like exterior walls that can withstand fire for up to an hour; dual-pane windows with shatter-proof glass; attic vents that block embers and seal off when exposed to ...

Likewise, use fire-resistant materials for exteriors to create a defensible ... strong winds and debris by adding a strong polymer layer between layers of glass. Hurricane-proof exterior doors by ...

Amid the charred rubble of burnt-down homes in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood of Los Angeles, you’ll find one Chautauqua ...

The only US federal agent to come under fire by Mexican cartels and live to tell the tale could be the next director of ICE.