2007-2011 Fire Hazard Severity Zones Once the hazard zone maps are released by the state, local jurisdictions can adopt them or amend them by increasing the hazard level for particular areas.

Also see: Altadena fire zones grow under new state maps, but officials say won’t impede permitting in rebuild The previous maps only designated land in very-high fire hazard zones. Residents and ...

There are local reports of furniture falling and buildings swaying near to the earthquake zone. 'We had things fall off shelf. The outdoor wooden table dancing,' a resident posted on Facebook.

Cal Fire has released new fire hazard severity zone maps for public review and comment, including maps for Tulare County, Woodlake, and Porterville. The new maps will impact future building ...

Click here to check if you are in a fire zone or for more information on the updated Fire Hazard Severity Zone map.

The previous maps only designated land in very-high fire hazard zones. Residents and local governments in the two highest fire-hazard zones have to comply with regulations covering construction ...

and the state maps enable viewers to compare old severity zone rating areas with new ones. Jay Sumerlin, the city of Redding's deputy fire chief, said the city of Redding's maps cover hazard ...

Though prior versions had distinguished between “moderate,” “high” and “very high” hazard zones in areas under CalFire’s remit, the maps only showed the most dangerous bits of the ...

Though prior versions had distinguished between “moderate,” “high” and “very high” hazard zones in areas under Cal Fire’s remit, the maps only showed the most dangerous bits of the ...