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 East Richmond Heights in a fire hazard zone?

Accepted Answer

Yes. About 73% of East Richmond Heights is in a Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone and 11% in High on CAL FIRE’s maps.

Question 8

Is Orinda in a fire hazard zone?

Accepted Answer

Yes. About 64% of Orinda is in a Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone and 10% in High on CAL FIRE’s maps.

Question 9

Is Clayton in a fire hazard zone?

Accepted Answer

Yes. About 53% of Clayton is in a Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone and 15% in High on CAL FIRE’s maps. CAL FIRE records 5 wildfires within 2 miles since 2000, including Morgan (2013), Kirker (2013), Pittsburg (2003).

Question 10

Is Kensington in a fire hazard zone?

Accepted Answer

Yes. About 33% of Kensington is in a Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone and 11% in High on CAL FIRE’s maps.

Question 11

Is El Sobrante in a fire hazard zone?

Accepted Answer

Yes. About 27% of El Sobrante is in a Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone and 9% in High on CAL FIRE’s maps.

Question 12

Is El Cerrito in a fire hazard zone?

Accepted Answer

Yes. About 14% of El Cerrito is in a Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone and 6% in High on CAL FIRE’s maps.

Question 13

Is Richmond in a fire hazard zone?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 14

Is Blackhawk in a fire hazard zone?

Accepted Answer

Yes. About 11% of Blackhawk is in a Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone and 38% in High on CAL FIRE’s maps. CAL FIRE records 2 wildfires within 2 miles since 2000, including Morgan (2013), Curry (2010).

Question 15

Is Antioch in a fire hazard zone?

Accepted Answer

Yes. About 4% of Antioch is in a Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone and 19% in High on CAL FIRE’s maps. CAL FIRE records 8 wildfires within 2 miles since 2000, including Scu Lightning Complex (2020), Somersville (2025), Sereda (2000).

Question 16

Is San Pablo in a fire hazard zone?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 17

Is Berkeley in a fire hazard zone?

Accepted Answer

Yes. About 4% of Berkeley is in a Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone and 2% in High on CAL FIRE’s maps.

Question 18

Is Diablo in a fire hazard zone?

Accepted Answer

Yes. About 1% of Diablo is in a Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone and 60% in High on CAL FIRE’s maps. CAL FIRE records 1 wildfire within 2 miles since 2000, including Morgan (2013).

Question 19

Is Lafayette in a fire hazard zone?

Accepted Answer

Yes. About 55% of Lafayette is in a High Fire Hazard Severity Zone and 17% in Moderate on CAL FIRE’s maps.

Question 20

Is Alamo in a fire hazard zone?

Accepted Answer

Yes. About 50% of Alamo is in a High Fire Hazard Severity Zone and 12% in Moderate on CAL FIRE’s maps.

Question 21

Is Walnut Creek in a fire hazard zone?

Accepted Answer

Yes. About 28% of Walnut Creek is in a High Fire Hazard Severity Zone and 16% in Moderate on CAL FIRE’s maps.

Question 22

Is Pleasanton in a fire hazard zone?

Accepted Answer

Yes. About 24% of Pleasanton is in a High Fire Hazard Severity Zone and 13% in Moderate on CAL FIRE’s maps. CAL FIRE records 4 wildfires within 2 miles since 2000, including Scu Lightning Complex (2020), Koopman (2005), Eden (2022).

Question 23

Is Pittsburg in a fire hazard zone?

Accepted Answer

Yes. About 24% of Pittsburg is in a High Fire Hazard Severity Zone and 2% in Moderate on CAL FIRE’s maps. CAL FIRE records 8 wildfires within 2 miles since 2000, including Kirker (2013), Point (2024), Somersville (2025).

Question 24

Is Martinez in a fire hazard zone?

Accepted Answer

Yes. About 23% of Martinez is in a High Fire Hazard Severity Zone and 6% in Moderate on CAL FIRE’s maps. CAL FIRE records 4 wildfires within 2 miles since 2000, including Highway (2004), Mcewen (2003).

Question 25

Is Dublin in a fire hazard zone?

Accepted Answer

Yes. About 20% of Dublin is in a High Fire Hazard Severity Zone and 18% in Moderate on CAL FIRE’s maps. CAL FIRE records 1 wildfire within 2 miles since 2000, including Eden (2022).

Question 26

Is Bay Point in a fire hazard zone?

Accepted Answer

Yes. About 19% of Bay Point is in a High Fire Hazard Severity Zone and 6% in Moderate on CAL FIRE’s maps. CAL FIRE records 4 wildfires within 2 miles since 2000, including Point (2024), Pittsburg (2003), Port (2021).

Question 27

Is Rodeo in a fire hazard zone?

Accepted Answer

Yes. About 17% of Rodeo is in a High Fire Hazard Severity Zone and 22% in Moderate on CAL FIRE’s maps. CAL FIRE records 5 wildfires within 2 miles since 2000, including Scenic (2022), Bnsf (2005), Franklin (2022).

Question 28

Is Tracy in a fire hazard zone?

Accepted Answer

Yes. About 15% of Tracy is in a High Fire Hazard Severity Zone and 2% in Moderate on CAL FIRE’s maps. CAL FIRE records 15 wildfires within 2 miles since 2000, including Corral (2024), Tesla (2005), Midway (2006).

Question 29

Is Danville in a fire hazard zone?

Accepted Answer

Yes. About 12% of Danville is in a High Fire Hazard Severity Zone and 39% in Moderate on CAL FIRE’s maps.

Question 30

Is San Ramon in a fire hazard zone?

Accepted Answer

Yes. About 12% of San Ramon is in a High Fire Hazard Severity Zone and 31% in Moderate on CAL FIRE’s maps.

Question 31

Is Camino Tassajara in a fire hazard zone?

Accepted Answer

Yes. About 10% of Camino Tassajara is in a High Fire Hazard Severity Zone and 47% in Moderate on CAL FIRE’s maps.

Question 32

Is Brentwood in a fire hazard zone?

Accepted Answer

Yes. About 1% of Brentwood 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 Scu Lightning Complex (2020), Walnut (2025).

Question 33

Is Hercules in a fire hazard zone?

Accepted Answer

Yes. About 7% of Hercules is in a High Fire Hazard Severity Zone and 7% in Moderate on CAL FIRE’s maps. CAL FIRE records 4 wildfires within 2 miles since 2000, including Bnsf (2005), Mcewen (2003), Franklin (2022).

Question 34

Is Concord in a fire hazard zone?

Accepted Answer

Yes. About 7% of Concord is in a High Fire Hazard Severity Zone and 5% in Moderate on CAL FIRE’s maps. CAL FIRE records 7 wildfires within 2 miles since 2000, including Kirker (2013), Point (2024), Pittsburg (2003).

Question 35

Is San Miguel in a fire hazard zone?

Accepted Answer

Yes. About 5% of San Miguel is in a High Fire Hazard Severity Zone and 8% in Moderate on CAL FIRE’s maps.

Question 36

Is Livermore in a fire hazard zone?

Accepted Answer

Yes. About 5% of Livermore is in a High Fire Hazard Severity Zone and 15% in Moderate on CAL FIRE’s maps. CAL FIRE records 1 wildfire within 2 miles since 2000, including Scu Lightning Complex (2020).

Question 37

Is Mountain House in a fire hazard zone?

Accepted Answer

Yes. About 4% of Mountain House is in a High Fire Hazard Severity Zone and 1% in Moderate on CAL FIRE’s maps. CAL FIRE records 7 wildfires within 2 miles since 2000, including Diablo (2010), Bruns (2005), Midway (2025).

Question 38

Is Pleasant Hill in a fire hazard zone?

Accepted Answer

Yes. About 2% of Pleasant Hill is in a High Fire Hazard Severity Zone and 9% in Moderate on CAL FIRE’s maps.

Question 39

Is Saranap in a fire hazard zone?

Accepted Answer

Partly. About 18% of Saranap falls in a Moderate Fire Hazard Severity Zone, mostly where homes meet open space.

Question 40

Is Pinole in a fire hazard zone?

Accepted Answer

Partly. About 14% of Pinole falls in a Moderate Fire Hazard Severity Zone, mostly where homes meet open space.

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