OXO's Extendable Snow Brush with Ice Scraper impressed us immediately. Both the scraper and brush worked well, clearing away both snow and ice with just the right amount of stiffness across the ...

Why clearing the brush around Los Angeles won't reduce the wildfire danger By Lauren Sommer Published February 11, 2025 at 5:00 AM EST Listen • 3:40 ...

A 42-acre, fire-prone area of Ukumehame will be cleared of hazardous wildfire fuel off of Honoapiʻilani Highway on July 31, ...

In the mountains north of Los Angeles, Algiers pushes his way through the brush, which tops 10 feet tall, and points out the fragrant leaves of a bay laurel. Most chaparral plants have small ...

In the mountains north of Los Angeles, Algiers pushes his way through the brush, which tops 10 feet tall, and points out the fragrant leaves of a bay laurel. Most chaparral plants have small ...

Clearing the brush and vegetation directly next to a house reduces the chances that they'll spread fire to a structure. California already has rules that require homeowners in risky areas manage their ...

Fire experts say trimming the vegetation directly around a home goes a long way in reducing fire danger, but clearing vast areas of Los Angeles' chaparral brush could actually make the problem worse.

After thousands of homes were destroyed, many are looking for ways to make Los Angeles safer from wildfires. But clearing dense shrubs on the hillsides could actually make the fire danger worse.