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Vacant property fires a 'major issue' for KCFD

Volunteers took to the canyons surrounding the historic San Diego neighborhood of Kensington over the last week for the annual "Dumpathon" event, aiming to clear fire risks from the area.

What Hyundai vehicles were recalled? What Kia vehicles were recalled? What should you do if you own a recalled vehicle? Kia, Hyundai vehicles recalled for fire risk.

Hyundai and Kia have reportedly issued a safety recall to owners for some of their older-model cars, advising them to park their vehicles outside over fear that they may suddenly catch on fire. Safety issue: The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced in a press release on Wednesday that Hyundai and Kia, which are both part of the Hyundai Motor Group, had issued a safety recall to owners to park their cars outside and away from homes or structures until their get their cars rep...

Hyundai and Kia have recalled more than 3 million cars due to fire risks. Owners are urged to park their cars outdoors.Find out more about the recall.

An intense spring heat wave sweeping across Australia's southeast raised the risks of bushfires, prompting authorities on Tuesday to issue the first total fire ban in nearly three years for Sydney and shut down several schools. Parts of Australia are sweltering in a five-day burst of uncommon spring heat, forecast to last until Wednesday, pushing temperatures up by as much as 16 degrees Celsius (60 Fahrenheit) above the September average. Several regions have been given high fire danger r...

"It seems like everyone is really worried," says marine insurance expert

"It seems like everyone is really worried," says marine insurance expert

The deadly wildfires in Hawaii this month were fueled in part by plants, in particular invasive grasses that have taken over land once occupied by sugar and pineapple plantations. If you live in a fire-risk zone (or an area where climate change is increasing the fire risk) and are selecting plants for your garden, knowing which ones offer some fire resistance and which are more flammable will serve you well.