On March 24, 2025, the California Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) issued its 2025 Recommended Local Responsibility Area (LRA) Fire Hazard Severity Zone (FHSZ) maps for the City of Laguna Beach. This release is part of a statewide effort to enhance public safety and better inform communities of wildfire risk based on the latest science, topography, vegetation, and fire history.

The FHSZ maps identify areas of Moderate, High, and Very High fire hazard and are a critical tool in California’s wildfire preparedness and land-use planning strategy. Developed through robust fire science and risk analysis, these maps help guide building standards, defensible space requirements, and emergency response planning.

On June 24, 2025, the City Council adopted the 2025 Recommended Local Responsibility Area (LRA) Fire Hazard Severity Zone (FHSZ) maps for the City of Laguna Beach, in compliance with California Government Code Sections 51178.5 and 51179.

The high-quality PDF map offers a printable overview of the Fire Hazard Severity Zones for the entire City. Use the two interactive maps to search a specific address and check its hazard level (Moderate, High, Very High). The interactive maps also display street names when zoomed in.

• Click here for a high-quality PDF map of the new 2025 Fire Hazard Severity Zones.

• Click here to view an interactive map for the new 2025 Fire Hazard Severity Zones.

For questions about the Fire Hazard Severity Zone maps , please contact: Fire Marshal Robert Montaghami at rmontaghami@lagunabeachcity.net or please call (949) 397-0352.  

Frequently Asked Questions:

What are Fire Hazard Severity Zones?

How are Fire Hazard Severity Zones determined?

Additional Resources:

• California Department of Insurance - Fire Hazard Severity Zone Map Q&A Handout