Cal Fire, severity maps

Cal Fire rolls out new fire hazard maps for Central California. Up next: L.A.
Cal Fire added over 1.2 million acres in Central California to its fire hazard severity zones. New maps for Southern California come out March 24.
Cal Fire releases new fire hazard maps for Sacramento, highlighting high-risk areas
Cal Fire released its new fire hazard severity maps, including for Sacramento, detailing which areas are at high risk of fires.
What new Cal Fire maps show about fire hazards in Ventura County
Cal Fire's fire hazard severity maps are getting a makeover, and homeowners may want to pay attention. This critical city planning resource - which is getting a major update for the first time in more than 10 years - factors in scientific measurements to determine how fire-prone the cities and counties are in California.
New Cal Fire maps shows areas of wildfire hazard. What do they say about Sacramento County?
The new fire hazard severity zone maps issued by Cal Fire this week are part of a two-month statewide rollout.
Cal Fire releases new maps highlighting expanded wildfire danger zones
Wildfire danger zones are expanding across California as Cal Fire released its latest round of new fire hazard maps.
What areas are 'high-risk' after next phase of California Fire Hazard Severity maps released
The next phase of updated Fire Hazard Severity Zones was released Monday by the Office of the State Fire Marshal and Cal Fire.
New wildfire maps highlight Sacramento area's wildfire vulnerabilities
"It is always a concern, when you live in an area that it is so open, that you could have a fire erupt at any point," said Corinne Beshara.
Southern California pounded by rain, wind as storm threatens flooding, mudslides
Southern California was being pounded by a major storm Thursday morning, bringing evacuation warnings and feats of mudslides.
California Assembly bill to dramatically raise pay for incarcerated fire crews moves forward
The bill, as it currently stands, would require incarcerated individual hand crew members from county jails to be paid an ...
Supreme Court declines to hear appeal from California fire chief who said he was fired because of his Christian faith
Ronald Hittle, a 24-year veteran of the Stockton Fire Department said he was fired after attending a two-day Christian ...
California arsonist sets himself on fire while trying to blow up a car
Southern California authorities are searching for an arsonist who set himself on fire while trying to blow up a car. The ...
California Fire Hazard Severity maps released for 3rd phase, counties include Sacramento, Amador
The next phase of updated California Fire Hazard Severity Zones, which assess the likelihood of wildfire behavior in local ...
Update: Aha Fire burns 7.5 acres in Riverside County
Aha Fire initially started today at 11:58 a.m. in Riverside County. It has burned 7.5 acres of federal land managed by the ...
Arson suspect caught on camera accidentally setting self on fire in California
Video shows the suspect starting the fire in a front yard, then running off as the flames spread to his clothes.
California bill to raise pay for incarcerated fire crews advances
Formerly incarcerated firefighters stood alongside advocates of Assembly Bill 247 on Tuesday, advocating for an increase in the hourly pay rates for inmate hand crews. “I felt like it was a great way ...
SCOTUS declines case, upholds California fire chief’s firing
The U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear a case on the firing of a California fire chief for attending a conference at a ...
L.A. County Sues Southern California Edison Over Eaton Fire
The county says electrical equipment owned by the electric utility is to blame for the blaze that killed 17 people and ...
Insurers May Have to Cover LA Fire Smoke Damage, California Says
A ruling from a California state appeals court last month holding insurers were off the hook for homeowner losses arising ...
Breaking: Jace Fire reported in Lassen County on March 12
Initial location: Lassen County, Calif. A new wildfire was reported today at 2:31 p.m. in Lassen County. Jace Fire has been ...