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    LA homes near wilderness are built differently for wildfires. Should the suburbs follow?

    The Palisades Fire torched homes in suburban neighborhoods. But they weren’t built with wildfires in mind, unlike those areas near vegetation.

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    Person smiling broadly wearing glasses and plaid shirt against ivy-covered wall background.By Steve Chiotakis • Jan 11, 2025 • 7m Listen

    The Palisades Fire torched homes in suburban neighborhoods. But they weren’t built with wildfires in mind, unlike those areas near vegetation.

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      Shaquille Woods

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      David P. Eisenman

      Director, UCLA Center for Public Health and Disasters; co-director, UCLA Center for Healthy Climate Solutions

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