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 ...

The maps are intended to be proactive, rather than reactive. Cal Fire said they are to be used in wildland-urban interface building standards for new construction, natural hazard real estate ...

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 ...

New state fire maps have moved many Ross residents into a greater wildfire hazard zone. The Town Council voted unanimously on Thursday to adopt an ordinance designating the fire hazard severity zones.

Clark said about 500 homes are likely to be impacted by the change. Large portions of northeast Bakersfield fall into Cal Fire's "moderate" category — yellow on the maps — but some areas along ...