Cal Fire urges Bay Area homeowners to create defensible space and use string trimmers to prevent fires caused by warmer, drier conditions.

With warmer weather and drier vegetation in May, Cal Fire urges Bay Area homeowners to protect against fires, emphasizing defensible space as crucial. Human actions, such as lawnmowers striking rocks, often start fires. Homeowners should use string trimmers instead, clear dead vegetation and water during droughts. Creating a buffer between structures and surrounding areas minimizes fire risks.