A new fire-retardant paint, formulated by engineers at UNSW Sydney, has become the first to pass a stringent Australian standard test that simulates a bushfire attack. The paint, which is now on sale ...

Home hardening means using fire-resistant building materials and landscaping to protect buildings from heat, flames and a blast of embers during a firestorm. Here’s a brief overview of what that ...

Wisconsin study shows paint slows burn-through on floor joists. There's new information about a possible fix for a potentially deadly hazard in your home. A recent 12 News investigation showed how ...