The Monterey Fire Department will begin conducting wildland fire safety inspections on June 1, 2022, for all properties within the cities of Monterey, Pacific Grove, Carmel-by-the-Sea, and Sand City. These defensible space inspections are performed annually to help minimize fire spread and growth and reduce potential loss in the event a wildland fire occurs. All properties will be inspected, including residential, commercial and vacant lots. FULL NEWS RELEASE IN PDF