fire prevention

Last year, the Caldor Fire forced more than 20,000 people in South Lake Tahoe to evacuate. Ultimately, more than 1,000 structures were burned as the fire swept across nearly 222,000 acres. KUNR Youth Media reporter Ashton Taylor looks into what residents across the Tahoe region can do to protect their homes from future wildfires.

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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