Cal Fire, Hazard Severity Zones

Cal Fire rolls out new fire hazard maps for Central California. Up next: L.A.
Cal Fire added over 1.2 million acres in Central California to its fire hazard severity zones. New maps for Southern California come out March 24.
Next phase of Fire Hazard Severity maps covering parts of Northern California to be released Monday
The next phase of updated Fire Hazard Severity Zones rating the likelihood and severity of wildfires for local responsibility areas are set to be released Monday by the Office of the State Fire Marshal and Cal Fire.
Cal Fire releases new fire hazard maps for Sacramento, highlighting high-risk areas
Cal Fire released its new fire hazard severity maps, including for Sacramento, detailing which areas are at high risk of fires.
New Cal Fire maps shows areas of wildfire hazard. What do they say about Sacramento County?
The new fire hazard severity zone maps issued by Cal Fire this week are part of a two-month statewide rollout.
What new Cal Fire maps show about fire hazards in Ventura County
Cal Fire's new hazard zone maps show information on topography, fire weather, flame length, past fire history, vegetation type and the overall likelihood of a wildfire igniting in the area.
Hazardous, fire-prone land balloons on new Ventura County maps
Cal Fire's fire hazard severity maps are getting a makeover, and homeowners may want to pay attention. This critical city planning resource - which is getting a major update for the first time in more than 10 years - factors in scientific measurements to determine how fire-prone the cities and counties are in California.
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