Berkeley city leaders have enacted a new fire prevention initiative targeting homes close to Tilden Regional Park. The revised regulations mandate the removal of highly flammable plants and materials such as wooden fences within five feet of homes. This measure aims to minimize wildfire risk for residents in fire-prone areas. While many community members support these changes, some residents express concerns over potential fines, especially those on fixed incomes, which highlights the contest between safety measures and residents' financial burdens.
The city council approved new rules for homes in certain neighborhoods near Tilden Regional Park that will ban most plants and flammable items within five feet of homes.
During public comment, people voiced their support while some shared concerns, highlighting that senior residents living on social security fear hefty fines in the future.
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