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California’s new “Zone Zero” wildfire safety rules could impact 1.75 million homes, requiring homeowners to clear flammable materials like firewood and dead vegetation within five feet of their houses—no new trees allowed in that zone. While existing trees can stay if maintained, the goal is to stop embers from igniting homes. Homeowners have five years to comply, though costs could run into thousands—especially for those rebuilding. Critics worry about expense, but supporters say it’s vital to protect lives and property as wildfires grow more frequent and deadly. The state is phasing these rules in, starting with new construction, as part of a broader effort to reduce wildfire damage.

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