NPR News·4 min read·medium
As wildfires get worse, some states are struggling to pass fire protection rules
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Lauren Sommer
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As wildfires become more frequent and severe, some U.S. states are struggling to implement mandatory fire-protection building codes. While experts advocate for stricter regulations to protect homes, political pushback from residents has led to the repeal of several safety requirements.
When two different wildfires threatened Dave Kokot's house in Spokane, Wash., earlier this month, he and his family packed up keepsakes as they prepared to leave. Kokot was less worried about the house itself. He knew he'd given it the best possible chance of surviving the flames.
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