BOISE, Idaho — Stopping the Valley Fire before it burned any homes this month was a team effort — one that included nearby Firewise communities. "I look at this as a wonderful success of all the ...

JAMES SAYS ALL THAT DEBRIS CAN CAUSE BIG PROBLEMS IF YOU DON’T GIVE YOUR CHIMNEY SOME TLC. GET A BIG, BIG FIRE IN THERE AND THOSE FLAMES REACH UP HIGH ENOUGH. IT’S A POSSIBILITY TO IGNITE THAT SOOT ...

As the weather cools down, that might mean more nights by the fireplace, but those nights could get ugly if you don’t take care of your chimney.

When humidity drops, leaves, branches, and grasses lose their moisture and become brittle. Perfect fuel for a fire. Combine ...