Tentative Fuel Modification Schedule for2026

The table below summarizes the tentative fuel modification schedule for 2026. Please note that the schedule is subject to change based on environmental conditions, permitting with regulatory agencies (e.g. California Coastal Commission, OC Parks, Fish and Wildlife) and other unforeseen circumstances.

The tentative schedule for Fuel Modification Zones that are cleared through goat grazing is currently being determined at this time. Once the schedule is finalized, it will be posted on this webpage.


Goat Grazing
FMZ Area Name Tentative Schedule
FMZ 1 Dartmoor TBD
FMZ 2 Skyline-Alta Laguna - (City Hall to Bermuda) TBD
FMZ 2 Skyline-Alta Laguna - (Bermuda to Alta Laguna) TBD
FMZ 3 Hidden Valley/Pacific TBD
FMZ 4 Bluebird Canyon TBD
FMZ 5 Nestall - Top of the World TBD
FMZ 6 Fire Road TBD
FMZ 7 Ceanothus TBD
FMZ 8 Three Arch Bay TBD
FMZ 9 Del Mar TBD
FMZ 10 (West) Barracuda - West/Nyes TBD

 

Hand Crews
FMZ Area Name First Pass Second Pass

Third Pass

(As Needed)

FMZ 10 (East) Barracuda - East  Feb 2026 June 2026
FMZ 11 Driftwood Feb 2026 May 2026 Aug 2025
FMZ 12 Arch Beach Heights View Park Jan 2026 May 2026
FMZ 13 Oro Canyon Jan 2026 May 2025
FMZ 14 LBCWD Responsibility N/A N/A N/A
FMZ 15 Nyes & Oro Canyons Jan 2026 May 2025
FMZ 16 Hobo Canyon - Permitting
FMZ 17 Upper Bluebird Mar 2026  June 2026
FMZ 18 South Bluebird Mar 2026  June 2026
FMZ 19 Diamond Canyon - Permitting
FMZ 20 Sunset Completed Apr 2026
FMZ 21 South Laguna Completed Apr 2026
FMZ 22 Park Ave Feb 2025 June 2026 Sept 2025
FMZ 23 Canyon Acres Completed  Feb 2026
FMZ 24 Laguna Canyon Completed Mar 2026
FMZ 25 Irvine Cove - HOA N/A N/A N/A
FMZ 26 Emerald Bay - HOA N/A N/A N/A
FMZ 27 City Corporate Yard Completed Feb 2026