We only need to look back a few months, to the January fires that engulfed areas of California, to see the terrible impact such events have on communities. Sadly, this was not a one-off incident: wildfires in the state have increased, both in terms of frequency and severity over the last few years. It’s not just in California, either – according to NASA, extreme wildfire activity has more than doubled across the globe. With this in mind, steps to make homes safer are paramount.
In an effort to increase home protection within California, new firescaping regulations are currently in development, and are due to be finalized at the end of 2025. These will specify what can and cannot be included in the five-foot perimeter, also known as Zone 0, around a home. The idea is to clear the area from flammable items, with wooden fences and gates attached to homes expected to be included in the list.
