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SoCal Matters
Why California Keeps Putting Homes Where Fires Burn
Season 2025
Episode 287
As wildfires devastate communities, California faces tough choices on rebuilding. Nearly half of new homes in recent decades were built in fire-prone areas. Despite calls for stricter regulations, development continues, fueling debates over safety and housing policy.
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