Lives and lands depend on it.” All appeals to the wildfire hazard map must be submitted by March 10. If no changes are made to the map, the appeals process will go forward as normal.

The finalized map will be published online on Oct. 1. Those in high-hazard zones whose properties are also within the WUI will be notified by letter.

Cal Fire added at least 2.8 million Californians to fire hazard zones. Here's how to check which zone you're in and what that means.

It’s the first update to these hazard zone classifications since 2011. The Golden State’s top fire agency published the color-coded maps to show how much of the state is fire-prone and how intensely a ...

The maps make residents in designated fire hazard severity zones aware of the natural hazards that surround their homes and communities. Residents can use the Office of the State Fire Marshal’s ...

The Wildfire Hazard Map was created in 2021 under the bipartisan Senate Bill 762, which directed the Oregon Department of Forestry to map out fire-prone areas in the state. Under SB 762 ...

This new map doesn't look much different than the previous version. It has a new name: This time it's called a wildfire hazard map, instead of a wildfire risk map.

To make these tough choices and design appropriately, policymakers and engineers use earthquake hazard maps that predict how much shaking to expect with certain probability over the many years ...

The Oregon Department of Forestry said Tuesday it will soon begin work with Oregon State University to update the disputed, withdrawn wildfire hazard map, making revisions based on direction ...