Santa Barbara County Fire Department will begin defensible space inspections on June 1, focusing on high fire hazard areas. Key points: New zone zero requires removing all flammable materials within 5 feet of homes.
Zone one (5-30 feet) mandates lean, clean, and green vegetation. Zone two (30-100 feet) requires thinning trees and shrubs.
Zone three ensures access for first responders by clearing roads and driveways. Homeowners should prepare for inspections to reduce wildfire risk.