L.A. homeowners seeking to rebuild might shift to these natural materials. Here s why

Get the Full StoryThose determined to stay want houses that the next fire will not burn easily.

Marialyce Pedersen stood in a white Tyvek suit on her Altadena, California, lot leveled by this month s wildfires. Her house was reduced to ash that spilled into the pool, turning the water a toxic black. But along one wall, a sculpted pink bench and outdoor kitchen looked only slightly worse for wear.

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