However, drought maps also reported parts Southern California are in extreme drought, boosting fire risk this spring. That’s after Southern California was already devastated by wildfires in winter.

A view of the California drought map as of April 10, 2025.

Cities with first-time fire zone designations include Santa Monica, La Cañada-Flintridge, South Pasadena, Alhambra, ...

Despite some recent rainstorms, the majority of Southern California remains in “severe” or “extreme” drought conditions, as of the latest report from the U.S. Drought Monitor ...

However, drought maps also reported parts Southern California are in extreme drought, boosting fire risk this spring. That’s after Southern California was already devastated by wildfires in winter.