The Berkeley Fire Department (BFD) is responding to increasing wildfire risks by proposing stringent vegetation management rules for residences. After witnessing the devastation of the Palisades Fire, which destroyed thousands of structures and resulted in fatalities, BFD officials recognize the need for proactive measures. With support from the City Council, BFD aims to implement these regulations next year in high-risk areas. Additionally, the department is recruiting fire inspection interns and soliciting community input on wildfire hazards, striving to enhance Berkeley's resilience to future fires.
"City fire officials and academic experts say fires like that rolling into Berkeley are inevitable. That's why BFD has kicked off a campaign to adopt stringent new rules requiring residents to manage vegetation around their homes."
"The fire also killed 12 people. City fire officials and academic experts say fires like that rolling into Berkeley are inevitable."
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