There’s no such thing as a fire-proof house, but certain design choices can help protect a home during a wildfire. As the ...

Building experts tell Action News there are roughly 50 ways a fire can burn a house, and eliminating half or more can go a ...

My home is an entirely concrete structure with a dirt-over ... insurers in California are mandated to consider a home’s fire-resistant elements. It seems you get credit for screening vents ...

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

Steel buildings are renowned for their strength, durability, and design flexibility. However, there’s a common misconception ...

The fire resistance of composite slabs, particularly those made of steel decking and concrete, is a critical area of research in structural engineering. These slabs are commonly used in ...

January 26, 2025 – CAL FIRE officials announce that as California wildfires grow more destructive, protecting your home is ...

“So that would be something we would avoid. Use of fire-resistant materials is critical.” Stucco, a cement material, is a common exterior for Southern California houses and it’s fire-resistan ...

David Steiner's Malibu beach house standing unburned amid destruction has become an iconic image of the Palisades fire. (Josh Edelson / AFP/Getty Images) ...

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