This year, the state once again suffered from numerous wildfires. The combined Ranch Fire and River Fire became the largest wildfire in the state’s history. It was referred to as the Mendocino Complex Fire, which burnt 459, 123 acres and destroyed hundreds of structures.
For the fiscal year 2017-2018, the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) estimated that it spent $773 million to contain wildfires.
Gov. Brown signed bill to improve California’s ability to prevent wildfires
Last month, Governor Jerry Brown signed into law a number of legislation to boost the state’s ability to prevent and recover from wildfires.
One of them is Senate Bill 901. Brown said the legislation is “absolutely necessary” even if it is “complex and requires investment.” It requires utilities to utilities to implement comprehensive fire prevention plans, and expedites projects to remove dead and dying trees and chaparral. These are just a few of the important provisions of the newly-signed law.
