fire-safe building codes increased 76% in Southern California areas protected by local firefighters, new state hazard maps released Monday, March 24, show. The number in the highest tier — the ...

The Southern California maps are the last to be published in a series of releases from CalFire looking at areas in the state that are the responsibility of local fire departments. Across Southern ...

For the first time in at least 14 years, state officials will release updated fire maps for Southern California on Monday, March 24, showing where wildfires are most likely to occur within the ...

Southern California's mapping came ... Another new feature of the 2025 maps shows what agency is responsible for each area, state or local firefighters.

For the first time in over a decade, state officials will be updating fire maps for Southern California. This includes crucial information on the latest wildfire prone areas, fire risk zones and ...

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