In the LA foothills you are required to irrigate or clear all of your property. About 1 month before the projected start of fire season the fire department surveys high risk regions and issues orders for clearing out areas that are in violation. About two weeks later they come back, and if it isn’t cleared, they clear it for you–and bill the land owner. I’ve seen the bills, these guys charge more per hour than a plastic surgeon.
It’s a great fund raiser, better than the pancake breakfast.
