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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.
Northern California winter storm updates: Chain controls on major roadways, schools call snow day
Northern California will see continued rain and snow on Thursday after a strong winter storm arrived Wednesday.
Will California have hot, dry weather or heavy rain in spring 2025? Here’s the latest forecast
Spring in Central California is expected to be cool and wet with storms arriving in March and early April, according to David ...
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High fire risk hasn’t yet harmed home values in California cities
Pricey homes in major California cities are worth over $9 trillion but face high climate risk, a Zillow analysis finds.
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 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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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Supreme Court declines to hear case on firing of a California fire chief
Supreme Court Justices Clarence Thomas and Neil Gorsuch dissented. Thomas said the existing Ninth Circuit ruling is “producing troubling outcomes on the ground” ...
Federal funding woes threaten 'recovery phase' for fire-weary Los Angeles
In November 2018, the Woolsey Fire struck the Santa Monica Mountains, spreading through parts of both Los Angeles and Ventura counties to become one of the most destructive wildfires the Southern ...