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Berkeley's beefing up its wildfire defenses! They're looking at tougher building rules and smarter evacuation strategies to keep everyone safe from future fires.
At a glance
Declining — being discussed less frequently. 0 mentions in the last 30 days.
Expect some costs for upgrades, but it's about saving money (and lives!) in the long run.
Everyone in Berkeley, especially those living in high-risk areas, will be safer.
No groups negatively affected
Can culling your garden slow a wildfire? A California city pins its hopes on a contested plan The Guardian
How This California City Aims to Avert Another Urban Wildfire Catastrophe Bloomberg.com
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