Statistics show that newer houses are less likely to burn in wildfires, and one more fire-resistant option than framing with traditional wooden studs is to use steel ones. All Metal Framing in Orange ...

As California's wildfire-prone areas continue to grow, mitigation strategies will require both funding and community engagement. In this Nov. 9, 2018, file photo, palm trees frame a home being ...

Gov. Gavin Newsom issued an executive order allowing homeowners rebuilding from January's devastating wildfires to use less stringent building standards, drawing criticism from environmental advocates ...