Cal Fire's predictions didn't foresee the Altadena inferno. Now it's changing its fire-hazard maps

The vast majority of homes destroyed in the Eaton fire were outside of Cal Fire's "very high" fire hazard severity zones, yet a newer approach by an independent company had found Altadena had "severe" wildfire risk.

Feb 4, 2025 - 12:52
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Cal Fire's predictions didn't foresee the Altadena inferno. Now it's changing its fire-hazard maps
The vast majority of homes destroyed in the Eaton fire were outside of Cal Fire's "very high" fire hazard severity zones, yet a newer approach by an independent company had found Altadena had "severe" wildfire risk.