The city council in Berkeley is set to vote on a new ordinance today that would ban many plants and other flammable materials near homes in high fire risk areas.

The city council in Berkeley is set to vote on a new ordinance today that would ban many plants and other flammable materials near homes in high fire risk areas.

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Berkeley to Vote on Banning Flammable Plants Near Homes in High Fire Risk Areas

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Berkeley to Vote on Banning Flammable Plants Near Homes in High Fire Risk Areas

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