Episode 71 · Originally released February 4, 2026 · 51:23
Hosted by Declan Spring
What should Berkeley Hills homeowners understand about wildfire preparation? Declan Spring talks with Berkeley Assistant Fire Chief Colin Arnold about embers, defensible space and the questions that arise when a home is sold.
In this episode
The first five feet around a home and how combustible materials affect risk.
Defensible-space inspections and AB 38 in real estate transactions.
Home-hardening steps, city resources and assistance discussed in the interview.
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