CAL FIRE's Fire Hazard Severity Zones

The Office of the State Fire Marshall of CAL FIRE is continuing their public comment period for the regulatory adoption process of the Fire Hazard Severity Zone (FHSZ) map.

The map ranks the State Responsibility Area (SRA) of California based on the likelihood of different areas that will experience wildfire. CAL FIRE is still taking public comment on the proposed map until February 3, 2023. Submit your comments by email at FHSZcomments@fire.ca.gov or send in a written comment at the address below.

 

Office of the State Fire Marshal

C/O: FHSZ Comments

California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection

P.O. Box 944246

Sacramento, CA 94244-2460

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CAL FIRE's fire scientists and wildfire mitigation experts developed the map using a science based and field-tested model that assigns a hazard score based on the factors that influence fire likelihood and fire behavior.

The map has shown increased fire hazard due to California's climate change, which is increasing wildfire severity. The map has been updated to reflect the zones in California that are susceptible to wildfire to provide transparency for planning and preparedness efforts.

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For more information about FHSZs, visit the program's website at osfm.fire.ca.gov/FHSZ. You may also call an automated hotline at (916) 633-7655.