California should expedite rules to mitigate wildfires, lawmakers say

California lawmakers are urging the state to expedite rules requiring homeowners to maintain ember-resistant zones around their homes to reduce wildfire risk. The Board of Forestry and Fire Protection has yet to finalize these rules, causing frustration among legislators and experts who emphasize the importance of these regulations in preventing urban conflagrations. New maps expanding fire hazard severity mapping in high-risk areas may result in more homes being required to comply with these regulations, including existing homes and new construction.

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