""Fire-hardened homes are the future of the state of California," said El Dorado County Supervisor George Turnboo."
"He said he now pays $10,000 a year for insurance that once cost $900."
"Nam Joe, Sacramento division president for KB Home, said buyers in the company's first wildfire-prepared neighborhood, in fire-prone Escondido, enjoy more insurance options than owners of non-prepared homes nearby."
"Clearing flammable material within that perimeter is one of the most effective ways of hardening a home - and among the most accessible to homeowners."
In Cameron Park officials, Cal Fire leaders, insurance and construction industry representatives, and El Dorado Roses gathered to open model homes in a wildfire-prepared neighborhood. Local officials emphasized that fire-hardened homes represent the state's future while noting steep insurance premium increases for many homeowners. KB Home is developing the Stone Canyon project and expects fire-prepared construction to attract buyers and expand insurance options, citing prior results in Escondido. Clearing flammable material around homes is identified as an effective, accessible hardening measure. Some homeowners associations express concern that compliance could affect home aesthetics. The California Board of Forestry and Fire Protection is reviewing related policy for high-risk areas.
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