Los Angeles Fires Delay Release of New Fire Risk Maps

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January 24, 2025, 5:00 PM

• •The Los Angeles fires are delaying California's rollout of new fire hazard maps that broadly detail more danger than previous versions.
• •Cal Fire is already behind schedule in putting out new statewide recommendations for local agencies detailing which areas are at very high fire hazard, down to the parcel level.
• •The fire hazard severity zones in Cal Fire’s maps determine where the state government enforces certain wildfire prevention regulations, like fire-resistant building codes and fire risk disclosure requirements for home sales.

The Los Angeles fires are delaying California's rollout of new fire hazard maps that broadly detail more danger than previous versions. Cal Fire is already behind schedule in putting out new statewide recommendations for local agencies detailing which areas are at very high fire hazard, down to the parcel level. LA's wildfires will delay the agency further.

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