San Diego Bans Backyard Burns: Prepare Defensible Space

0:00It's April 24th. This is California News Today, driven by AI. Cal fire just dropped the news that they're suspending all residential outdoor burn permits in San Diego County starting 8 a.m. on May 1st. That means no more backyard burning of branches, leaves, or other landscape debris to keep things safe as fire season ramps up. The move comes from all that extra vegetation growth this year, mixed with hotter temps, dropping humidity, and those gusty seasonal winds making. Conditions prime for sparks to spread fast. Officials are stressing the impact on communities, urging everyone to create at least a hundred feet of defensible space around homes by clearing, out dead plants, and switching to fire-resistant landscaping. They're also pushing folks to make solid evacuation plans now. Exceptions exist for essential burns tied to public health or safety, and ag or industrial burns can go ahead with a cal fire inspection and special. Permit. Campfires in organized spots or on private land are still OK if you grab a permit online or at a station.

1:06With around 840 wildfires already hitting California since January 1st, staying proactive like chipping debris or hauling it to, green waste sites will help us dodge bigger headaches as summer heats up.