Commissioners discuss wildland‑urban interface map and possible county WUI code adoption County planning and fire officials briefed the commission on Utah’s new WUI map, enforcement choices and insurance impacts; staff will return with mapped options and state implementation personnel for further discussion.

Rich County officials are weighing the pros and cons of adopting a new wildland-urban interface map that could reshape local building standards and insurance policies.

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#UT #InsuranceImpact #CitizenPortal #BuildingSafety #WildlandUrbanInterface

Kane County adopts 2026 fee schedule; increases WUI mitigation fee and adds Kanab Center alcohol policy Kane County commissioners approved Resolution R‑2026‑1 establishing the 2026 schedule of fees and policy updates for county services, including raising the Wildland‑Urban Interface (WUI) fee for initial residential builds from $225 to $500 and a $300 fee for a later accessory dwelling, adding a $50 tax‑sale administrative fee in the treasurer’s section, and a new Kanab Center alcohol policy requiring trained vendors and ID checks.

Kane County just made significant changes to its fee schedule, including a hefty increase in the Wildland-Urban Interface mitigation fee and new alcohol policies for the Kanab Center!

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#UT #LocalGovAI #KaneCountyFees #WildlandUrbanInterface #CitizenPortal #CommunityServices

Castle Valley planners weigh state WUI mapping, fees and appeals Commissioners reviewed a state wildland-urban interface (WUI) mapping process tied to a new state bill that could trigger property-specific fees and building-code requirements. The commission agreed to study the state's maps and craft a local WUI map before making a recommendation to the town council.

Castle Valley planners are diving into new state WUI mapping that could reshape building codes and fees for homeowners, sparking crucial discussions on fire safety and property assessments.

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#UT #CommunitySafety #WildlandUrbanInterface #CitizenPortal #BuildingStandards

A somewhat blurry because zoomed in shot of a coyote on a sidewalk path. There is a garbage can to the right and someone on their phone (oblivious to the animal maybe 15 metres behind them) to the left

The view from my office window occasionally includes a coyote loping by with fresh kill in its mouth.

#WildlandUrbanInterface

Growing urban wildfire risk spurs Ontario NDP bill On Thursday, the party introduced legislation to address the rising threat of fires that could jump from nearby natural areas into metropolitan centres.

ONTARIO: “Growing urban wildfire risk spurs Ontario NDP bill” www.nationalobserver.com/2025/11/21/n... - @nationalobserver.com

#ONFire #ONPoli #Wildfires #WildlandUrbanInterface #WUI

Paradise adopts updated California building standards including battery‑storage and WUI provisions Council introduced and passed amendments adopting the 2024 California Building Standards Code updates (Ordinance 652), including Wildland‑Urban Interface (WUI) provisions, lithium‑ion battery safety measures and EV charger timelines; council discussed a local 30‑pound snow‑load option but did not require immediate local amendments.

Paradise Town Council has taken a bold step by adopting crucial updates to building standards that prioritize safety against wildfires and battery hazards.

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#CA #CitizenPortal #WildlandUrbanInterface #BatterySafety #EnergyEfficiency

Calaveras adopts updated state building codes; new appendices aim to ease tiny‑home and patio‑cover permitting The board found the code update exempt from CEQA and introduced ordinances to adopt the latest California building standards and optional appendices, including guidance for patio covers, tiny homes and the new Wildland‑Urban Interface (WUI) code; supervisors approved the measure 5‑0.

Calaveras County just took a major step towards modernizing building codes, making it easier to build tiny homes and patio covers while enhancing fire safety standards!

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#CalaverasCounty #CA #TinyHomeInnovation #CitizenPortal #BuildingCodeUpdate #WildlandUrbanInterface

“Davie said the fire was considered held by early afternoon, with local firefighters working to ensure all hot spots were out.” globalnews.ca/news/1135807... - Global News

#BCWildfire #WhiteRock #Wildfires #WildlandUrbanInterface #WUI

Wildfire in White Rock results in shelter-in-place order | Globalnews.ca Just after 10 a.m. Sunday, five people in three homes in White Rock, B.C., were told to shelter in place because of a brush fire burning nearby in steep terrain.

“Five people in three separate homes in White Rock, B.C., were told to stay where they were while crews battled a blaze in steep terrain in the 13800 block of Marine Drive.” globalnews.ca/news/1135807... - Global News

#BCWildfire #WhiteRock #Widfires #WildlandUrbanInterface #WUI

Dealing with wildfires requires a whole-of-society approach
#Canada #Environment #Wildfires #FireResilience #ClimateChange #BeneficialFire #CulturalBurning #IndigenousKnowledge #FireSmart #CommunitySafety #EcoResilience #WildlandUrbanInterface
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Seeking more data to see how effective mitigation and home-hardening methods are for #WUI #wildlandurbaninterface Their study focused on the worst case scenario fires.

As more and more homes are built in the WUI, there is a silver lining, according to this CalMatters story: homes built to modern building codes are far less likely to be lost in a wildfire. #WildlandUrbanInterface #zone0

‘It was a blowtorch’: Firefighters share experiences from the front lines of L.A. fires Plus, Los Angeles city and county fire chiefs address challenges facing crews

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#CalFire #LAfires #CaliforniaFires #WildlandUrbanInterface

Many super-heroes do not wear capes . . .

Many super-heroes do not wear capes . . .

#CalFire #wildfire #wildlandfire
#wildlandurbaninterface #california
#Firefighters #USFS

'Can't Even Respond': Gavin Newsom Reacts To Trump's Los Angeles Wildfires Attack The California governor wasn't having it with the president-elect blaming him for the devastating fires.

#wildfire #wildlandfire #wildlandurbaninterface #california

Confirmation that #Trump is just an ignorant asshole 😮

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Harrowing Photos Show Scale And Destruction Of California Wildfires Tens of thousands of residents were evacuated in Southern California as the fires continued to spread amid high winds.

#wildfire #wildlandfire #wildlandurbaninterface #california

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Fish and Game euthanizes a mountain lion near Ketchum after it kills a family pet On December 18th, Fish and Game euthanized a mountain lion that entered a backyard and killed a family pet.

So sad, but not unexpected given how we've invaded wildlife habitat. Fish and Game euthanizes a mountain lion near Ketchum after it kills a family pet. Lion vs housecat. No winners. https://buff.ly/4iSnx2o
#WildlandUrbanInterface #Wildlife #Idaho #MountainLion

Boise Fire Department testing new wildfire risk reduction app • Idaho Capital Sun The wildfire app uses artificial intelligence to develop recommendations to help create wildfire resistant homes, Boise Fire officials said

Boise Fire Department Beta testing new wildfire risk reduction app that uses AI to recommend tips for making your home more fire resistant. Available thru Nov 30. https://buff.ly/4euWDdF via @idahocapitalsun @ClarkCorbin #WildlandUrbanInterface