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Plumas County Fire Safe Council Launches Site Visits for Senior Defensible Space Program

Monday, March 10

The Plumas County Fire Safe Council reports that site visits for its Senior Disabled Defensible Space Assistance program will begin in mid to late March, weather permitting.“It’s great to see a growing number of new clients on our list,” said Program Manager Tommy Brenzovich.... Read More.

Protect Your Home with Budget-Friendly Defensible Space Strategies

Monday, January 13

Low-Cost Ways to Create Defensible Space and Enhance the Effects of a Hardened Home1. Regularly clean your roof, gutters, decks, and the base of walls to avoid the accumulation of fallen leaves, needles, and other flammable materials (see Defensible Space Webpage for more details).2.... Read More.

CALFIRE SRA Defensible Space Inspections to Start

Wednesday, May 3

Calfire begins defensible space inspections throughout Lassen Plumas and Modoc counties; you may see them throughout your neighborhood. A defensible space must be maintained around structures and homes at all times in state responsibility areas as required by the state forest and fire laws;... Read More.

Input Needed for New Cal Fire Defensible Space Zone

Thursday, March 23

CAL FIRE is partnering with the California Board of Forestry and Fire Protection to develop a new defensible space zone for wildfire resilience.The new space, known as Zone 0, will be within the 0–5-foot range of your home or business. On the Cal Fire... Read More.

Defensible Space Regualtion Changes Coming

Thursday, July 14

By the next wildfire season, you will have to make some changes to your home’s defensible space. Starting January 1st you will need to abide by the parameters of Zone 0. This is the ember-resistant zone that extends 5 feet around your home and... Read More.