Wildfire Safety
Coverage of Wildfire Safety in the Nexus archive.
- Linda Vista-Annandale Association Seeks Members to Support Its Advocacy Work
The Linda Vista-Annandale Association, the oldest neighborhood association in Pasadena, is conducting a membership drive to fund advocacy efforts focused on issues like wildfire safety and the future of the former Linda Vista Elementary School campus. The group's priorities include hillside zoning, traffic management, and concerns related to the Arroyo Seco.
- Chester County researchers conduct wildfire safety experiments to inform home builders
Chester County researchers at the Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety are conducting wildfire safety experiments to determine which home-building materials resist fire spread. The tests involve simulating wildfires with wind and real-world furnishings to study fire behavior and provide guidance for builders in the U.S., where building codes vary by state and city.