As cities along the western coast of North America grew, people began building houses in the chaparral regions. Many of the homeowners have chosen to landscape with plants native to the chaparral. However, nearly every year, fires sweep through the area, destroying homes, displacing people, and costing millions of dollars. What is the best solution to this problem?

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The best solution to this problem is to stop building homes in areas where the vegetation has evolved to burn. This will prevent the loss of homes and property, as well as the displacement of people during fire season. Planting species from damp areas or tall-growing trees will not address the issue of the chaparral vegetation being adapted to burn. Evacuation during fire season and immediately extinguishing fires are only temporary solutions that do not address the root cause of the problem.

As Cities Along the Western Coast of North America Grew