One of the most striking patterns in the aftermath of many urban fires is how much unburned green vegetation remains amid the wreckage of burned neighborhoods. In some cases, a row of shrubs may be ...

Photos after the Los Angeles fires in January 2025 show many yards where vegetation didn't burn while neighboring houses did. AP Photo/Chris Pizzello One of the most striking patterns in the aftermath ...

We never think a wildfire will affect us … until it does. In the last year alone, we’ve heard news of devastating fires in California, Colorado and all the way to Florida. These fires rage out of ...

The risk of fire increases during hot weather and drought and can lead to property damage and widespread wildfires. However, growing fire-resistant plants near your home can help to protect your ...

It just so happened that a hiker and amateur botanist, walking through the park, saw the LADWP work in progress and reported ...

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Don't blame the vegetation: Many structures appear to have ignited even though surrounding plants did not, such as this house on Santa Rosa Avenue in Altadena. Other homes may have been protected by ...

Wildfire Specialist, University of California Cooperative Extension; Adjunct Professor at the Bren School, University of California at Santa Barbara, University of California, Santa Barbara One of the ...