Cal Fire Releases Updated Fire Hazard Maps for Los Angeles County
The new maps, released two months after historic wildfires, increase hazard classifications for some areas and will shape future land-use and building standards.
- Cal Fire's updated Fire Hazard Severity Zone maps classify areas into moderate, high, and very high hazard levels based on long-term fire risk assessments.
- The maps reflect changes in hazard classifications for areas like those impacted by the Eaton Fire, while zones in the Palisades and Malibu remain largely unchanged.
- Local jurisdictions have 120 days to adopt or amend the maps, which will guide land-use decisions and building regulations in fire-prone areas.
- The updated maps are expected to increase the number of parcels classified within hazard zones, potentially imposing stricter building and vegetation management requirements.
- Public hearings will be scheduled to gather input from residents, though specific dates have not yet been announced.
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