In response to the growing threat of wildfires due to climate change, California's Fire Marshal's office is issuing updated hazard maps. Following Governor Newsom's executive order, the new maps identify 1.16 million acres as high hazard and 247,000 acres as very high hazard, compared to previous classifications from 2007-2011. The state aims to enforce higher safety standards in these areas, reflecting intensified conditions as droughts and wildfire seasons worsen. Local authorities must review these maps, which only currently apply to northern inland counties, with others to be released in coming weeks.
“California's resilience means we will keep updating our standards in the most fire-prone areas. Fire hazards in California have grown, in part, because of climate-driven droughts and a longer, more dangerous wildfire season.”
“The new maps now designate 1.16 million acres as high and an additional 247,000 acres as very high, highlighting the increasing fire risk and necessary adaptations in response to climate change.”
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