Hedges and trees may actually reduce home exposure to radiant heat and flying embers, but they must be well maintained. Two ...

A strict 'Zone 0' rule against landscaping is risky. Well-maintained and watered vegetation could prevent the spread of fires.

Trees are made of wood, so it’s safe to assume that, to some extent, they are flammable—but some pose more of a fire safety issue than others. Fast-growing junipers and eucalyptus, for example, as ...

The nonprofit Malama Kula pays for the roll-offs to help residents dispose of the burned tree limbs and invasive, fire-prone plants that are being removed. There is no green bin pickup on Maui so ...

about three hours before the fire. Tingle said she recovered their charred cash register and money was stolen from it. Sunday, the inventory of plants at the business had open spaces where people ...

The Naperville Fire ... Plant Sale will be held from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, May 16, and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 17, at Mayslake Peabody Estate, 1717 31st St., Oak Brook. All plants ...

Sundays 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Wrap up your weekend with a visit to our Farmers Market. Connect with neighbors and friends and learn ...

On the oasis-like back patio, you’d be forgiven for wondering if you’ve somehow left New Ro and ended up in Croatia, where the chef is grilling whole fish over the wood-burning fire while you ...

Croton-on-Hudson Fire Chief Philip Dinkler says a fire started Sunday morning at Bari Manor Apartments. Dinkler says the reports initially stated the fire began in apartment 45. “When we got ...