Protecting homes from wildfires

Reno Fire Department gears up with crucial training and protocol to tackle wildfires

The Reno Fire Department held an annual training program on Wednesday centering on specific elements of how firefighters face emergency situations.

Protecting homes from wildfires

HUNTINGTON — If you want to protect your home against wildfires, it is important to have a 5-foot “non-combustible” area around your home, according to Chris Paul, a fire risk reduction specialist for the Oregon State Fire Marshal’s Office.