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California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 days ago

California again delays wildfire protection rules for homes

California will delay implementing Zone Zero ember-resistant rules until at least March 2026, likely pushing mandates for existing high-risk homes to mid-2029 or later.
#wildfire-mitigation
Public health
fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago

Can you survive a wildfire sheltering at home? For one community, L.A. County Fire says it may be the only option

Los Angeles County Fire Department plans to order Topanga residents to shelter in place in rapidly approaching firestorms rather than attempt large-scale evacuations.
#measure-a
California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

PG&E CEO sees no credit upgrades until California fire season ends

PG&E expects credit upgrades to wait until after wildfire season due to ongoing wildfire risk despite recent rains and legislative support.
Environment
fromKqed
2 months ago

Will Newsom Sign California's 'Biggest Step' Toward Saving Fire-Prone Neighborhoods? | KQED

Implementing Zone 0 defensible space and home hardening significantly reduces ember-driven structure loss and requires coordinated prevention across landscape, neighborhood, and parcel levels.
#wildfire-legislation
Environment
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 months ago

How to protect a home, and community, from wildfire: UC Berkeley researchers take lessons from California infernos

Communitywide home-hardening and clearing flammable materials, including a five-foot Zone 0 around houses, significantly reduce wildfire damage and risk.
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