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Protecting Your Home From Wildfires

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Sep 26, 2006 8:13 pm US/Pacific

Protecting Your Home From Wildfires

(California Department of Forestry & Fire Protection) 100 Feet of Defensible Space is the Law

In January 2005 a new state law became effective that extended the defensible space clearance around homes and structures from 30 feet to 100 feet. Proper clearance to 100 feet dramatically increases the chance of your house surviving a wildfire. This defensible space also provides for firefighter safety when protecting homes during a wildland fire.

Contact your nearest CDF Facility for more information.

(California Department of Forestry & Fire Protection)

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