Henderson properties bordering the McCullough Range, Sloan Canyon, and Black Mountain wildland zones must maintain defensible space — clearing brush within 30 feet of structures and reducing fuel loads to slow wildfire spread.
Although Mojave Desert wildfires are less common than Sierra fires, Henderson's southern hillside neighborhoods abutting Sloan Canyon National Conservation Area, the McCullough Range, and Black Mountain face brush-fire risk. Henderson Fire Department coordinates with BLM on fuel-reduction inspections in WUI-designated zones, particularly hillside Anthem properties. Owners must keep weeds under six inches, clear dead vegetation within 30 feet of habitable structures, and maintain a non-combustible five-foot zone immediately adjacent to siding. Heavy enforcement occurs ahead of summer monsoon dry-lightning season.
WUI properties failing inspection receive a Notice to Abate with 14 days to clear fuel. City may abate at owner cost plus administrative fee assessed as property lien.
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