Butte County Supervisors Advance Updated Fire Hazard Map

Encinitas Council gives initial approval to new fire hazard maps

The Encinitas City Council gave its initial approval last week to new, state-mandated fire hazard maps that will increase the amount of land that falls within the city’s “very high” fire hazard zones. The new maps, scheduled to receive final council approval June 11, will add nearly 5 percent more land in Encinitas into areas designated as “very high” fire hazard areas, city Fire Chief Josh Gordon said. New additions include parts of Encinitas R…

Butte County Supervisors advance updated fire hazard map

OROVILLE — The Butte County Board of Supervisors moved forward with adopting the new Fire Hazard Severity Zone map for its local responsibility area during its meeting Tuesday, a move required by the state. Cal Fire-Butte County Chief Garrett Sjolund presented the item to the board and explained updates made to the local maps based on new, as well as mitigated, fire risks. Butte County’s map covers unincorporated areas; municipalities get maps f…

Butte County renews PG&E helicopter contract for wildfire support

PG&E will provide the helicopter, pilots, and maintenance at no cost to the county. The county's fire department will manage operations and dispatch. The first two hours of helicopter operation are free, but additional hours of operation after that will…