With the Wildfire season just a couple of months away, now is a good time to take the necessary precautionary measures to stay safe and protected. Health hazards are particularly common during wildfire outbreaks, especially in the case of older
More People Disappear in California’s Camp Fire
The number of people who have gone missing crossed 600 as of Thursday, November 16 due to the Camp Fire, California’s most devastating fire accident ever. Fatalities have climbed from 56 to 63. Three of the deceased were found in
Death Toll in Butte County Due to Camp Fire Touches 56
Paradise, the main town in Butte County, is a favorite spot for recent retirees with limited spending power who are looking to hang their boots. The intensity of the fires have left many wondering if the damage done is irreparable.
California’s Camp Fire Fatalities Reach 29
Nearly 30 people lost their lives in the camp fire that recently broke out in Paradise, Butte County in Northern California. The widespread impact has put the camp fire on par with the fires that broke out in Griffith Park
Debris Flows – A Hazardous Consequence of Wildfires in California
Debris flows in California have thrown a new angle of complication to the long drawn and painful process of dealing with wildfires. The lack of a comprehensive solution is expected to expose the state to a wide range of damages
Is Your Property Firewise – Construction Design (Part 2 of 2)
Property Design The type of design that goes into the construction of a property largely determines how much damage a fire can cause. Buildings should ideally have a simple architectural framework with minimal surface area. When the surface area is
Is Your Property Firewise – Construction Design (Part 1 of 2)
Wildfires are part of a natural process that maintains the health of the environment. Efforts to curb wildfires in order to keep the local community safe from fire related accidents have short term benefits. But this type of human intervention
Is Your Property Firewise – Raw Materials
The raw materials that go into the construction of a property play a vital role in making it resilient to the ravages of wildfires. Preventive measures while constructing homes, buildings, or commercial establishments go a long way in ensuring the
Fire Mitigation in Rural Areas
The outbreak of accidental fires has become more probable with increases in population and vehicular traffic in rural areas. Surface fuels such as wood, logs, dry grass and shrubs have made properties more vulnerable to damage. After the Great Fire
Carr Fire
About the Carr Fire The Carr Fire that broke out on Highway 299 on Carr Powerhouse Road is the sixth most destructive wildfire in California’s history, having burned more than 230,000 acres of vegetation in less than a month. More