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California Rushes to Finalize Wildfire Safety Regulations

1/19/2025

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California's lawmakers took a bold step in 2020 to combat wildfire threats by mandating homeowners in high-risk zones to clear flammable materials from around their homes. However, these crucial regulations are still not in place. State officials are racing against time to finalize them, with proposed funding to help homeowners comply and protect their properties.

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Story summary

California's lawmakers took a bold step in 2020 to combat wildfire threats by mandating homeowners in high-risk zones to clear flammable materials from around their homes. However, these crucial regulations are still not in place. State officials are racing against time to finalize them, with proposed funding to help homeowners comply and protect their properties.