Los Angles Needs to Fireproof Communities, Not Just Houses
Briefly

"It's not so much of a science question any more. Shouldn't we as a society be able to weigh in on where and how people are building or rebuilding, so it's safer and has less of an impact from a public funding perspective down the road?" - Moritz
"California authorities have good maps of high-risk areas. Many of the areas hit by the Palisades and Eaton fires were classified as very high fire hazard zones, which means new developments in these areas have to take steps to minimize the risk of fires."
"Some residents may want to immediately rebuild on the same plot of land, while some may be willing to sell their land to create a buffer zone."
"Mayor Bass issued an executive order that will expedite permits for rebuilding 'like for like' and exempts these from reviews that would slow down the rebuilding process."
Read at WIRED
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