As wildfires get worse, some states are struggling to pass fire protection rules

There's a lot homeowners can do to prepare for wildfires, such as managing flammable plants and using fire-resistant building materials. But some states struggle to pass rules requiring those steps.

<img src='https://npr.brightspotcdn.com/dims3/default/strip/false/crop/1024x681+0+0/resize/1024x681!/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fnpr-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F06%2Ff7%2F467fbc894ed2af09c186fd198495%2Fgettyimages-2288271543.jpg' alt='Three wildfires in Spokane, Wash., including the Old Trails Fire, destroyed more than 800 homes and buildings. For years, Washington has debated adopting statewide rules to help protect communities during wildfires.'/><p>There's a lot homeowners can do to prepare for wildfires, such as managing flammable plants and using fire-resistant building materials. But some states struggle to pass rules requiring those steps.</p><p>(Image credit: Josh Edelson)</p><img src='https://media.npr.org/include/images/tracking/npr-rss-pixel.png?story=nx-s1-5923975' />