It is unclear what in the upstairs room set the fire. Officials did not release the woman’s name. While the damage was contained primarily to the bedroom, the fire caused roughly $100,000 in damage.

At a minimum, state law requires homeowners in very high fire hazard zones to clear brush and potential ignition sources within 100 feet of the home, or up to the property line. For new properties ...

PETALING JAYA: A total of 102 notices were issued to healthcare facilities such as hospitals and clinics last year for non-compliance to fire safety measures. These “fire-hazard abatement ...

TULARE COUNTY, Calif. (KFSN) -- For the first time in 14 years, California's fire hazard severity zone maps have been updated by the state fire marshal. Based on fire history and conditions of ...