Called fire hazard severity zone maps, the maps released on Monday for Southern California counties pertain to regions where local government is responsible for wildfire protection and response ...

Some cities had fewer acres in the very high risk designation, but most of the region had more high risk acreage.

The "Fire Hazard Severity Zones in Local Responsibility Area" maps are the result of an executive order by Gov. Gavin Newsom that aims to improve home hardening efforts. The updated hazard zones ...

The updated Cal Fire maps were ordered by Gov. Gavin Newsom in February following the string of wildfires that struck Los Angeles and Ventura counties the month prior, including the devastating ...

For questions about insurance, visit insurance.ca.gov, or call 800-927-4357. The updated Cal Fire maps were ordered by Gov. Gavin Newsom in February following the string of wildfires that struck ...

The Vacaville City Council voted Tuesday evening to send a letter to the state government opposing new Cal Fire maps sent by the state fire marshal. The city is required to accept these maps ...

Following the Los Angeles wildfires in January, Gov. Gavin Newsom issued an executive order expediting an overhaul of Cal Fire's outdated wildfire hazard maps. The data was published in batches ...

past fire history, vegetation type and the likelihood of a wildfire. The urgency to release the updated maps comes from an executive order signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom last month, following the ...

Following the Los Angeles wildfires in January, Gov. Gavin Newsom issued an executive order expediting an overhaul of Cal Fire's outdated wildfire hazard maps. The data was published in batches ...

Banning residents were asked to respond to the new Fire Hazard Severity Zone Maps, and learn what they mean for the city. On ...

“Government codes require local fire agencies to adopt these maps,” Tulare County Fire Capt. Tim Franks said. “However, the maps may be revised based on issues raised by the public.