Brush Clearance Deadline Is Approaching Soon For Malibu

MALIBU, CA — June 1 is the deadline for homeowners to complete the required brush clearance on their properties, according to the city.

Property owners in High Fire Hazard Severity Zones, which includes all of the city, must clear brush around their properties in order to create defensible space that acts as a barrier to slow or halt the progress of fire that would otherwise engulf a property.

Properties with good defensible space stand the best chance of survival during a wildfire and may require no or minimal intervention during a fire, according to the city.

“The devastating Woolsey Fire must always serve as a reminder that we all have to be prepared for the next big wildfire, and doing proper brush clearance is a big part of that,” Mayor Steve Uhring said. “If you have not yet completed your brush clearance and need help or information, please contact our Fire Safety Liaisons, we are here to help you.”

On June 1, the Los Angeles County Fire Department will begin conducting annual brush-clearance inspections in Malibu. Non-complaint property owners may be subject to a fine of $500 and/or a non-compliance fee of $648, according to the city.

More information about brush clearance is available on the Fire Department website.