According to Cal Fire, the maps are developed using a "science-based and field-tested model that assigns a hazard score based on the factors that influence fire lik ...

Cities with first-time fire zone designations include Santa Monica, La Cañada-Flintridge, South Pasadena, Alhambra, ...

Some cities had fewer acres in the very high risk designation, but most of the region had more high risk acreage.

Cal Fire officials on Monday unveiled updated fire hazard severity maps for the High Desert and other portions of Southern ...