Wildfire Risk in California Escalates to 2.3M Acres | SoCal Matters | PBS SoCal

California's wildfire risk is rising, with over 2.3 million acres in high-risk zones. Droughts and longer fire seasons have led to more fires, with 2025 already seeing double the average. Governor Newsom has ordered ember-resistant zones around buildings in high-risk areas. New regulations will apply to new homes immediately and to existing ones over the next three years.

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