Question 1

How do I find out if my house is in a Fire Hazard Severity Zone?

Accepted Answer

Use the check at the top of this page. Tap “Use my location” for your exact spot or pick your community, and it reads CAL FIRE’s official State Responsibility Area map (in effect April 1, 2024) and Local Responsibility Area map (dated March 24, 2025). Your city’s adopted map is the legal reference.

Question 2

What does California require for gutters in fire hazard zones?

Accepted Answer

California’s 2025 Wildland-Urban Interface Code, section 504.4, requires gutters and downspouts to be noncombustible and gutters to have an approved way to keep leaves and debris out. State law also requires homes in State Responsibility Area zones and locally adopted Very High zones to keep roofs free of leaves, needles and other plant material.

Question 3

I’m not in a fire zone. Do my gutters still matter?

Accepted Answer

Yes. CAL FIRE says embers can ignite homes up to a mile away, and a gutter full of dry leaves and needles is exactly where they land. Keeping it clean, or covered with non-combustible mesh, lowers that risk anywhere.

Question 4

What is a Red Flag Warning?

Accepted Answer

The National Weather Service issues a Red Flag Warning when warm temperatures, very low humidity and strong winds combine to create critical fire weather. Our check shows any active Red Flag Warning or Fire Weather Watch for your address, live.

Question 5

Are plastic or foam gutter guards OK in a fire zone?

Accepted Answer

Plastic and foam can burn, and the WUI code calls for noncombustible gutters. CAL FIRE recommends noncombustible gutter covers. Our crews install stainless BroGuard micro-mesh.

Question 6

How often should gutters be cleaned in a fire zone?

Accepted Answer

Before fire season, again after the heavy leaf and needle drop, and after any strong wind event. Homes under oaks, pines or eucalyptus usually need more visits, and a metal mesh guard cuts that down a lot.

Question 7

Is Bel Air in a fire hazard zone?

Accepted Answer

Yes. About 100% of Bel Air is in a Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone on CAL FIRE’s maps. CAL FIRE records 6 wildfires within 2 miles since 2000, including Palisades (2025), Getty (2019), Skirball (2017).

Question 8

Is Mandeville Canyon in a fire hazard zone?

Accepted Answer

Most of Mandeville Canyon is mapped Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone, the highest class CAL FIRE assigns. The neighborhood boundary here is approximate, so check your exact address above. CAL FIRE records 6 wildfires within 2 miles since 2000, including Palisades (2025), Getty (2019), Skirball (2017).

Question 9

Is Mount Washington in a fire hazard zone?

Accepted Answer

Yes. About 100% of Mount Washington is in a Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone on CAL FIRE’s maps.

Question 10

Is Pacific Palisades in a fire hazard zone?

Accepted Answer

Yes. About 100% of Pacific Palisades is in a Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone on CAL FIRE’s maps. CAL FIRE records 6 wildfires within 2 miles since 2000, including Palisades (2025), Palisades (2021), Getty (2019).

Question 11

Is Hollywood Hills in a fire hazard zone?

Accepted Answer

Yes. About 99% of Hollywood Hills is in a Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone and 1% in High on CAL FIRE’s maps. CAL FIRE records 3 wildfires within 2 miles since 2000, including Griffith Park (2007), Barham (2007), Barham (2019).

Question 12

Is La Cañada Flintridge in a fire hazard zone?

Accepted Answer

Yes. About 99% of La Cañada Flintridge is in a Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone on CAL FIRE’s maps. CAL FIRE records 4 wildfires within 2 miles since 2000, including Station (2009), Eaton (2025).

Question 13

Is Topanga in a fire hazard zone?

Accepted Answer

Yes. About 98% of Topanga is in a Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone on CAL FIRE’s maps. CAL FIRE records 9 wildfires within 2 miles since 2000, including Woolsey (2018), Palisades (2025), Canyon (2007).

Question 14

Is Calabasas in a fire hazard zone?

Accepted Answer

Yes. About 95% of Calabasas is in a Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone on CAL FIRE’s maps. CAL FIRE records 16 wildfires within 2 miles since 2000, including Woolsey (2018), Topanga (2005), Calabasas (2000).

Question 15

Is Laurel Canyon in a fire hazard zone?

Accepted Answer

Most of Laurel Canyon is mapped Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone, the highest class CAL FIRE assigns. The neighborhood boundary here is approximate, so check your exact address above.

Question 16

Is Malibu in a fire hazard zone?

Accepted Answer

Yes. About 91% of Malibu is in a Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone on CAL FIRE’s maps. CAL FIRE records 10 wildfires within 2 miles since 2000, including Woolsey (2018), Palisades (2025), Corral (2007).

Question 17

Is Brentwood in a fire hazard zone?

Accepted Answer

Yes. About 89% of Brentwood is in a Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone and 1% in High on CAL FIRE’s maps. CAL FIRE records 8 wildfires within 2 miles since 2000, including Palisades (2025), Palisades (2021), Getty (2019).

Question 18

Is Eagle Rock in a fire hazard zone?

Accepted Answer

Yes. About 87% of Eagle Rock is in a Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone and 10% in High on CAL FIRE’s maps.

Question 19

Is Highland Park in a fire hazard zone?

Accepted Answer

Yes. About 80% of Highland Park is in a Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone and 10% in High on CAL FIRE’s maps.

Question 20

Is Silver Lake in a fire hazard zone?

Accepted Answer

Yes. About 80% of Silver Lake is in a Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone and 4% in High on CAL FIRE’s maps. CAL FIRE records 1 wildfire within 2 miles since 2000, including Griffith Park (2007).

Question 21

Is Los Feliz in a fire hazard zone?

Accepted Answer

Yes. About 78% of Los Feliz is in a Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone and 7% in High on CAL FIRE’s maps. CAL FIRE records 2 wildfires within 2 miles since 2000, including Griffith Park (2007), Barham (2007).

Question 22

Is Agoura Hills in a fire hazard zone?

Accepted Answer

Yes. About 77% of Agoura Hills is in a Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone and 8% in High on CAL FIRE’s maps. CAL FIRE records 15 wildfires within 2 miles since 2000, including Woolsey (2018), Topanga (2005), Calabasas (2000).

Question 23

Is Hidden Hills in a fire hazard zone?

Accepted Answer

Yes. About 70% of Hidden Hills is in a Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone and 15% in High on CAL FIRE’s maps. CAL FIRE records 9 wildfires within 2 miles since 2000, including Woolsey (2018), Topanga (2005), Calabasas (2000).

Question 24

Is Glassell Park in a fire hazard zone?

Accepted Answer

Yes. About 69% of Glassell Park is in a Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone and 7% in High on CAL FIRE’s maps. CAL FIRE records 1 wildfire within 2 miles since 2000, including Griffith Park (2007).

Question 25

Is Glendale in a fire hazard zone?

Accepted Answer

Yes. About 68% of Glendale is in a Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone and 4% in High on CAL FIRE’s maps. CAL FIRE records 10 wildfires within 2 miles since 2000, including Station (2009), Eaton (2025), La Tuna (2017).

Question 26

Is Studio City in a fire hazard zone?

Accepted Answer

Yes. About 65% of Studio City is in a Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone and 5% in High on CAL FIRE’s maps. CAL FIRE records 2 wildfires within 2 miles since 2000, including Barham (2007), Barham (2019).

Question 27

Is Encino in a fire hazard zone?

Accepted Answer

Yes. About 63% of Encino is in a Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone and 3% in High on CAL FIRE’s maps. CAL FIRE records 6 wildfires within 2 miles since 2000, including Palisades (2025), Getty (2019), Skirball (2017).

Question 28

Is Holmby Hills in a fire hazard zone?

Accepted Answer

Most of Holmby Hills is mapped Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone, the highest class CAL FIRE assigns. The neighborhood boundary here is approximate, so check your exact address above.

Question 29

Is Sherman Oaks in a fire hazard zone?

Accepted Answer

Yes. About 48% of Sherman Oaks is in a Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone and 2% in High on CAL FIRE’s maps. CAL FIRE records 5 wildfires within 2 miles since 2000, including Palisades (2025), Getty (2019), Skirball (2017).

Question 30

Is Tarzana in a fire hazard zone?

Accepted Answer

Yes. About 44% of Tarzana is in a Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone and 4% in High on CAL FIRE’s maps. CAL FIRE records 3 wildfires within 2 miles since 2000, including Palisades (2025), Palisades (2021), Encino (2006).

Question 31

Is Beverly Hills in a fire hazard zone?

Accepted Answer

Yes. About 42% of Beverly Hills is in a Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone and 4% in High on CAL FIRE’s maps.

Question 32

Is Burbank in a fire hazard zone?

Accepted Answer

Yes. About 32% of Burbank is in a Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone and 3% in High on CAL FIRE’s maps. CAL FIRE records 6 wildfires within 2 miles since 2000, including La Tuna (2017), Mountain (2002), Griffith Park (2007).

Question 33

Is Los Angeles in a fire hazard zone?

Accepted Answer

Yes. About 32% of Los Angeles is in a Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone and 3% in High on CAL FIRE’s maps.

Question 34

Is Woodland Hills in a fire hazard zone?

Accepted Answer

Yes. About 28% of Woodland Hills is in a Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone and 4% in High on CAL FIRE’s maps. CAL FIRE records 9 wildfires within 2 miles since 2000, including Woolsey (2018), Palisades (2025), Topanga (2005).

Question 35

Is Atwater Village in a fire hazard zone?

Accepted Answer

Yes. About 21% of Atwater Village is in a Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone and 14% in High on CAL FIRE’s maps. CAL FIRE records 1 wildfire within 2 miles since 2000, including Griffith Park (2007).

Question 36

Is South Pasadena in a fire hazard zone?

Accepted Answer

Yes. About 17% of South Pasadena is in a Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone and 8% in High on CAL FIRE’s maps.

Question 37

Is Westwood in a fire hazard zone?

Accepted Answer

Yes. About 16% of Westwood is in a Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone and 7% in High on CAL FIRE’s maps. CAL FIRE records 4 wildfires within 2 miles since 2000, including Getty (2019), Skirball (2017), Sepulveda Pass (2012).

Question 38

Is Ladera Heights in a fire hazard zone?

Accepted Answer

Yes. About 13% of Ladera Heights is in a Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone and 55% in High on CAL FIRE’s maps.

Question 39

Is Hollywood in a fire hazard zone?

Accepted Answer

Yes. About 15% of Hollywood is in a Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone and 6% in High on CAL FIRE’s maps. CAL FIRE records 1 wildfire within 2 miles since 2000, including Griffith Park (2007).

Question 40

Is West Hollywood in a fire hazard zone?

Accepted Answer

Yes. About 14% of West Hollywood is in a Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone and 7% in High on CAL FIRE’s maps.

Question 41

Is Toluca Lake in a fire hazard zone?

Accepted Answer

Yes. About 10% of Toluca Lake is in a Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone and 6% in High on CAL FIRE’s maps. CAL FIRE records 2 wildfires within 2 miles since 2000, including Barham (2007), Barham (2019).

Question 42

Is Santa Monica in a fire hazard zone?

Accepted Answer

Yes. About 5% of Santa Monica is in a Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone and 3% in High on CAL FIRE’s maps. CAL FIRE records 2 wildfires within 2 miles since 2000, including Palisades (2025), Getty (2019).

Question 43

Is Culver City in a fire hazard zone?

Accepted Answer

Yes. About 2% of Culver City is in a Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone and 9% in High on CAL FIRE’s maps.

Question 44

Is Baldwin Hills in a fire hazard zone?

Accepted Answer

Yes. About 16% of Baldwin Hills is in a High Fire Hazard Severity Zone and 5% in Moderate on CAL FIRE’s maps.

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