On February 6, Gov. Gavin Newsom urged the California Board of Forestry to expedite ember-free regulations designed to protect homes from wildfires. The regulations establish a 5-foot zone around homes in high-risk areas, mandating the use of non-flammable materials and removal of vegetation to mitigate fire risks. Despite the urgency, board officials indicate public comment on these regulations may take another six to nine months. With recent wildfires causing significant destruction, experts suggest that these regulations could help reduce future losses by creating safer perimeters around vulnerable homes.
Gov. Newsom's proposed regulations aim to speed up the implementation of ember-free zones to protect homes in high fire hazard areas, responding to recent devastating fires.
The ember-free zone law requires a 5-foot perimeter around homes made from non-flammable materials, significantly impacting wildfire ignition risks and residential safety.
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