In the unprecedented wind-driven fires of January, a fusillade of embers flew from burning hillside brush to neighborhoods, igniting houses and any fencing and furniture around them that would burn.

Storing items safely is something I didn’t always pay enough attention to, especially when fire safety was concerned. Over time, I learned that even small mistakes in how things are stored can lead to ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Ruins on Mendocino Street in Altadena last month. (Genaro Molina / Los Angeles Times) In the unprecedented wind-driven fires of ...