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Communities didnt act to safeguard homes in the years after the Rodeo-Chediski Fire, but finally began adopting Firewise standards.

The burning debris of a small single-engine, fixed-wing aircraft was discovered near Cedar City, Utah by Iron County authorities after initially responding to a small fire. The four occupants, who have yet to be identified, were pronounced dead at the scene.

Four people in a small plane died after it crashed Saturday evening near Cedar City, according to Iron County Sheriffs Office.\n

Two fire stations in remote areas receive some much needed upgrades

Much of the San Diego region is already in the red on Cal Fire’s wildfire hazard maps, which trigger requirements for builders and residents to lower the risk.

The San Diego region is required to add housing and wants to make it affordable. At the same time, climate change is increasing the threat of wildfire – and costs.

The Cedar Fire ran right through East Miramar.

San Diego will experience "near critical" wildfire conditions through Saturday and CALFIRE San Diego says it is prepared.

Firms that provide wildfire risk assessments and home hardening services say demand is rising as wildfires grow fiercer.

California’s wildfires have become more destructive and frequent in recent years, leaving behind a profound impact on wildlife.