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flag California proposes banning vegetation within five feet of homes in high-risk areas to reduce wildfire spread, sparking debate over safety versus aesthetics.

flag Following devastating Los Angeles wildfires, California is considering strict new rules that could ban nearly all vegetation within five feet of homes in high-risk areas to reduce fire spread. flag The measure, backed by fire experts as a proven way to improve home survival, aims to create defensible space but has sparked public opposition over concerns about losing landscaping and property aesthetics. flag The state is reviewing the proposal, weighing safety against community preferences amid growing wildfire risks.

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