Cal Fire's updated fire-hazard maps will double the area of locally managed land that must comply with safety codes
- Posted on February 9, 2025
- By Los Angeles Times
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Cal Fire's updated fire-hazard maps will double the area of locally managed land that must comply with safety codes
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Cal Fire will begin rolling out new fire-hazard severity maps, which are expected to more than double the land in jurisdictions where the state will apply stricter fire-safety building requirements.