The term “defensible space” has been noted by firefighters as a crucial part of protecting homes and businesses from the ...

So-called defensible space laws require homeowners in fire-prone places to keep the area immediately around their homes free of landscaping and other materials that could catch fire. California ...

Northern California communities like Paradise that have experienced the worst of wildfire are the most prepared for the next ...

According to Cal Fire, "Defensible space is the buffer between your structure and the surrounding area." Get top local stories in San Diego delivered to you every morning. Sign up for NBC San ...