fire prevention

A close-up of a wooden roof that is charred and has two small flames burning near the bottom of the image.

Thousands of Mountain West homes have wooden roofs vulnerable to wildfire

Kaleb Roedel

A new study shows that many Americans living in wildfire-prone areas have homes that are not built with wildfire in mind.

A man in the middle of the image uses a high-powered weed trimmer on overgrown brush in a residential community. Rows of homes are in the background.

Energy and Environment

As wildfire threats grow, there’s a booming business in defensible space

Kaleb Roedel

With wildfire seasons growing longer and stronger across the Mountain West, companies that do prevention work are staying busy.

A memorial sign reads "Vegas Strong," with stuffed animals and flowers surrounding it. Two small children are linked arm-in-arm as they look on.

Local Stories

KUNR Today: Election deniers convene in Vegas, October 1 committee seeks contributors for memorial

Bert Johnson

Read or listen to news headlines for Wednesday, July 13, 2022.

A group of people watch fireworks burst over Lake Tahoe and light up the sky at night.

Energy and Environment

Some Mountain West towns plan Fourth of July drone shows amid wildfire season

Kaleb Roedel

As wildfire season picks up, some communities in the Mountain West are trying to reduce fire risks. That includes finding new ways to celebrate America’s independence.

A fire spreads rapidly across a roadway.

Local Stories

KUNR Today: Several regional agencies host public trainings on wildfire evacuation, preparation

Gustavo Sagrero

Read or listen to news headlines for Thursday, June 2, 2022.

Hundreds of sheep are grazing on a green hillside.

Energy and Environment

Flocks of sheep help reduce wildfire risks in Northern Nevada

Kaleb Roedel

With the bulk of wildfire season on the horizon, officials in the Mountain West region are working to minimize risks. And sometimes they’re getting help from four-legged friends.

A concrete sign for the State of Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation in Las Vegas

Local Stories

KUNR Today: Nevada experiencing major unemployment claim backlog, median rent in Reno above $1,600

Lucretia Cunningham

Read or listen to the news headlines for Wednesday, April 20, 2022.

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News

KUNR Today: City Of Reno To Require COVID Vaccine For Employees, Elko Hospital Near Capacity

Michele Ravera

Here are the local news headlines for the morning of Monday, Sept. 27, 2021.City Of Reno Soon Requiring All Employees To Be Vaccinated Against COVID-19By…

Energy and Environment

Wrapping A Home Like A Baked Potato Can Save It From Wildfire, Study Finds

Ali Budner

A new study suggests huge fire blankets can help protect homes during wildfires.

Energy and Environment

Sierra Wildfire Prep Stunted By Federal Shutdown, Heavy Snow

Bree Zender

California Governor Gavin Newsom recently declared a state of emergency and called on the National Guard to speed up forest management ahead of the…