Contra Costa County Fire briefs Lafayette on updated hazard maps, evacuation planning and new detection tools

Apr 18, 2025

Contra Costa County Fire presented updated wildfire hazard maps, local call statistics and new detection and modeling tools to the Lafayette City Council, answering council and resident questions about evacuation zones, “Zone 0” regulations and local mitigation work.

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Contra Costa County Fire officials told the Lafayette City Council on March 24 that updated wildfire hazard maps released by Cal Fire and new modeling tools should change how local mitigation work is prioritized.

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