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Cal Fire maps add acreage in Chino to wildfire hazard zones; city opens 30‑day public comment
Summary
The Chino Valley Fire Marshal presented newly released Local Responsibility Area fire hazard severity zone maps from Cal Fire showing about 1,000+ acres designated very high, 85 acres high and 321 acres moderate within city limits; public comments are open through April 30 and local ordinance adoption is required within 120 days.
Danielle O'Toole, fire marshal for the Chino Valley Fire District, briefed the City Council on newly released Cal Fire Local Responsibility Area (LRA) fire hazard severity zone maps and what they mean for property owners and city planning.
O'Toole explained that state law directs Cal Fire to map areas by estimated fire hazard (very high, high, moderate) using factors such as fire history, vegetation, flame length, ember exposure, proximity to wildland, terrain and weather. She said the…
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