It is important to stress that the new severity zone maps were created by the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) under the direction of the State Fire Marshal.  The City of Vacaville does not control the creation of the map but is required to ensure the community has the opportunity to review the maps and are able to provide feedback.

CGC Section 51179(a) mandates that local agencies “shall designate, by ordinance, moderate, high, and very high fire severity zones in [their] jurisdiction within 120 days” of receiving the recommendations from the State Fire Marshal per Section CGC 51178 .

CGC Section 51178 requires the State Fire Marshal to identify areas in the state as moderate, high, and very high fire severity zones based on fuel loading, slope, fire weather, wind and other factors.

We encourage all City of Vacaville residents and stakeholders to review the proposed maps and submit comments.  Public participation is important in this process to ensure the Vacaville community is more informed about the risk associated with wildland fires.

The City of Vacaville’s comment period is open now and will close on April 1, 2025.  Thereafter, the proposed map will be presented to City Council as shown by CAL FIRE on April 8, 2025.  All public comments submitted during the comment period will be included in this presentation. The proposed ordinance is anticipated to be presented to City Council on May 27, 2025. 

Submit LRA FHSZ written comments via e-mail or mail/in-person:

Fire Administration
630 Merchant Street
Vacaville, CA 95688

If you have any questions about the maps and the process, you may contact the Office of the State Fire Marshal at FHSZinformation@fire.ca.gov or by calling (916) 633-7655.