New California Maps Show Big Increase in Areas Facing ‘High’ or ‘Very High’ Wildfire Risk
In some areas, hazards have surged. Buildings in the highest hazard zones will be subject to the strictest fire-resiliency rules.
Updated CalFire map shows increase in 'very high' fire hazard acreage in Northern California
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — CalFire released a new map this week, expanding hazardous fire zones in Northern California. It's part of Governor Gavin Newsom's executive order after the Los Angeles fires.
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SoCal hit by mudslides, flooding as powerful storm slams region
The heaviest rain slammed into the region Thursday night into early Friday morning, triggering flash floods and mudslides ...
New prescribed fire started in Plumas County on Feb. 12
A new prescribed burn, called Mh Dixie Irsc, was initiated 8:34 a.m. Feb. 12 in Plumas County. The prescribed fire has been burning on federal land managed by the United States Forest Service for two ...
What causes mudslides, and what can be done to lessen the danger?
Mudslides are dangerous torrents that are usually referred to by geologists and first responders as debris flows. They have been particularly lethal in parts of California where landscape, climate, we ...
Cal Fire begins releasing new state-mandated maps showing highest fire hazard areas
Cal Fire released updated fire hazard maps for dozens of cities and towns in inland Northern California. All but one saw an ...
Oceanside Police investigate after body found in dirt lot
A homicide investigation is underway in North County after a body was found in a dirt lot Tuesday, the Oceanside Police ...