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Southern California fire danger zones increase 76% in new maps
The number of acres in the top two fire zones that must comply with stiffer, fire-safe building codes increased 76% in Southern California areas protected by local firefighters, new state hazard maps released Monday, March 24, show.

The number in the highest tier — the “very high fire hazard severity zone” — increased by 26% in the region, meaning that more residents will have to remove flammable plants and materials around their homes and will have to have properties inspected before a sale. Video shows north SFV and Santa Clarita.
2025 Fire Hazard Severity Zones in Local Responsibility Area, as Recommended by the State Fire Marshal
Fire Hazard Severity Zone
Preview for Very High
RED IS Very High
Yellow is High
Southern California’s five most populous counties saw the size of the very-high fire zone grow to more than 812,000 acres in the latest update, up from just over 644,000 in the previous maps, compiled between 2007-11.