Lake County adopts updated fire hazard severity maps after narrow vote

Jun 19, 2025

The Lake County Board of Supervisors adopted an ordinance updating local fire-hazard severity zone designations for unincorporated lands, aligning county maps with the state, and amending a typographical year reference. The measure passed 4–1 amid objections about accuracy and insurance/permit impacts.

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The Lake County Board of Supervisors voted 4–1 on June 17 to adopt an ordinance designating updated fire hazard severity zones in local responsibility areas of the county.

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