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SAN DIEGO — CAL FIRE says studies show modern homes are burning faster than those built decades ago due to more flammable construction materials and home furnishings. Modern home construction that ...

LSU Civil Engineering Professor Hai "Thomas" Lin. Courtesy Louisiana State University College of Engineering Earthen buildings are nothing new—in fact, they’re one of the earliest forms of ...