The new rules will affect nearly 2 million homes in high-risk wildfire zones across California. While the measures are expected to reduce the risk of homes igniting during wildfires, they have sparked concerns about costs and property rights. Critics argue that compliance could be expensive for homeowners, with some estimating tens of billions of dollars in total costs. However, research shows that managing vegetation near homes significantly reduces fire risk and creates defensible space for firefighters. The regulations also aim to ensure community-wide safety, as one poorly maintained property can endanger neighboring homes.