Summary
Berkeley's upping its fire safety game by banning super-flammable plants around over 1,400 homes in the Berkeley Hills. If you're one of the lucky ones living in a high-risk zone, you'll need to get rid of specific plants to keep your property safe from wildfires.
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Impact analysis
Homeowners in the affected areas might have to spend money on landscaping or hiring services to remove the banned plants.
People living in the Berkeley Hills get a much-needed safety boost against wildfires.
Homeowners will have to deal with the hassle and potential cost of removing plants.
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