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California's Controversial Effort to Ban Flammable Vegetation Near Homes Sparks Backlash
In recent California legislative discussions, a highly contentious proposal has emerged to drastically restrict the presence of plants and other flammable materials within five feet of homes in fire-prone zones. This regulation, dubbed "Zone Zero," aims to create a fire-resistant buffer to curtail wildfire spread, but critics argue it is an overreach that could impose enormous costs and environmental consequences.