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Cal Fire Reports 26% Surge in High-Risk Fire Areas

3/25/2025

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Cal Fire has unveiled its first updated fire hazard severity maps for Southern California in over ten years, revealing a staggering 26% rise in very high-risk areas since 2011. These maps, classifying regions as moderate, high, or very high risk, will guide local governments in revising building codes and land-use policies within the next 120 days.

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Cal Fire has unveiled its first updated fire hazard severity maps for Southern California in over ten years, revealing a staggering 26% rise in very high-risk areas since 2011. These maps, classifying regions as moderate, high, or very high risk, will guide local governments in revising building codes and land-use policies within the next 120 days.