Growing wildfire crisis in California has prompted state officials to develop new plans to reduce fire risk around homes and other structures. The new regulation, released Friday, requires homeowners to remove flammable plants, trees, and materials within the first five feet of buildings to help prevent fires. The new rules will be implemented in two phases and are seen as a key fire protection measure for homes in vulnerable areas.
Critical Step to Strengthen Wildfire Defense
The California Board of Forestry and Fire Protection said the new safety regulations are another critical tool being added to the state’s wildfire defense efforts. State officials said the decision to develop this plan was made following the devastating January 2025 Los Angeles wildfires.
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