Building homes and commercial structures for an era of deadlier storms requires a multi-pronged approach including the use of new and more fortified building materials.

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Natural disasters are becoming more frequent and severe, posing a higher risk to communities in fire-prone regions like California. Despite some modern improvements in firefighting techniques and ...

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SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — Fire officials have long urged California residents take steps limiting their home’s vulnerability to wildfire in the event flames reach their doorstep — whether its ...