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CAL FIRE maps now show high‑hazard zones inside Saint Helena city limits; council to consider adoption April 22
Summary
City staff briefed the City Council on newly released CAL FIRE fire hazard severity zone maps that, for the first time, include areas inside Saint Helena. Staff will bring a formal adoption item to the April 22 meeting and seek public comment.
City fire staff told the City Council on March 25 that CAL FIRE released updated fire hazard severity zone maps on Feb. 24, 2025, and those maps now include high and very‑high hazard designations that extend inside Saint Helena city limits for the first time.
Fire Chief Sorensen and Community Development Director DeRosa briefed the council on the maps and explained that the mapping effort extends CAL FIRE analysis —…
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