Local Responsibility Area (LRA) Fire Hazard Severity Zone

The Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) has released Fire Hazard Severity Zone (FHSZ) maps for Local Responsibility Areas (LRA) across the state. These map updates are intended to enhance California's approach to wildfire preparedness.

Authorities & References
Government Code 51178 The State Fire Marshal shall identify areas in the state as moderate, high, and very high fire hazard severity zones based on consistent statewide criteria and based on the severity of fire hazard that is expected to prevail in those areas. Moderate, high, and very high fire hazard severity zones shall be based on fuel loading, slope, fire weather, and other relevant factors including areas where winds have been identified by the Office of the State Fire Marshal as a major cause of wildfire spread.

Adoption and Implementation
Per OSFM, the City of Hollister has 120 days to adopt these map updates. The Hollister Fire Department received these maps on March 10, 2025. The updated regulations will apply to those areas located within the City of Hollister limits. 

Fire Hazard Severity Zone (FHSZ) Maps 
Below are links to the latest 2025 Fire Hazard Severity Zone maps for City of Hollister, City of San Juan Bautista and County of San Benito. 

City of Hollister Fire Hazard Severity Zone Map
City of San Juan Bautista Fire Hazard Severity Zone Map
County of San Benito Fire Hazard Severity Zone Map