Fire crews were able to save a home in the Los Gatos hills last month because of the defensible space around the property, and on Wednesday, the Santa Clara County Fire Department was lauding the ...

The term "defensible space" has been noted by firefighters as a crucial part of protecting homes and businesses from the January Los Angeles County wildfires. But what does it mean? Stream NBC 5 for ...

The Inland Empire is watching as the Line Fire, Bridge Fire, and Airport Fire wind down to a smolder. As the containment percentages increase and the smoke settles, we must stay vigilant.

The Los Angeles fires that have damaged more than 12,000 structures are a reminder of a new but growing reality for Americans living in hotter, drier and more fire-prone areas – the need to create ...

According to Cal Fire, "Defensible space is the buffer between your structure and the surrounding area." The space acts as a barrier to stutter the progress of a fire near a property and help ensure ...

According to Cal Fire, "Defensible space is the buffer between your structure and the surrounding area." Create a free account with NBC 5 DFW to save articles and videos. The space acts as a barrier ...