Welcome to Moraga-Orinda Fire Protection District Fire Hazard Severity Zone (FHSZ) information hub. This site provides comprehensive information about the rollout of updated fire hazard severity zones within the Local Responsibility Areas (LRA) of the Moraga-Orinda Fire Protection District. In accordance with Government Code Section 51178.5, the Moraga-Orinda Fire Protection District is mandated to facilitate public access to the proposed map and host a public comment period.

It is important for the public to understand that these maps are created by the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) under the direction of the State Fire Marshal. Our local fire agency does not control the creation of the map but is required to ensure the community has the opportunity to review and provide feedback.

California Government Code Section 51179(a) mandates that local agencies "shall designate, by ordinance, moderate, high, and very high fire hazard severity zones in [their] jurisdiction within 120 days of receiving recommendations from the State Fire Marshal pursuant to Section 51178.  The Moraga-Orinda Fire Protection District (MOFD) received these maps on February 24, 2025.

These maps aim to provide valuable information for land use planning, building code enforcement, and wildfire risk mitigation strategies. Public input can help identify concerns, validate data, and improve the understanding of how these zones may impact residents, businesses, and emergency response planning.

We encourage all residents and stakeholders to review the proposed maps, ask questions, and submit their comments. Your participation is a vital part of this state-mandated process and contributes to a safer, more informed community.

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.

Fire Hazard Severity Zone (FHSZ) Maps – Current & Historical Comparisons
Below are links to the latest 2025 Fire Hazard Severity Zone maps for Moraga, Orinda, and the Moraga-Orinda area, as well as previous maps from 2020 and 2009. The 2020 WUI-FA map reflects the Local Responsibility Area 2007 CAL FIRE Draft Maps that were used to create the 2020 WUI Declarations, while the 2009 map provides an earlier reference for fire hazard designations. These maps allow residents to compare past and present fire hazard classifications and understand changes in fire risk over time. 

Link to pdf of 2025 Moraga FHSZ Map

Link to pdf of 2025 Orinda FHSZ Map

Link to pdf of 2025 Moraga-Orinda FHSZ Map 

Link to pdf of 2020 MOFD WUI Fire Area Designation 

Link to pdf of 2009 Moraga-Orinda FHSZ Map

Have Questions?

For questions about the Fire Hazard Severity Zone (FHSZ) maps, but not public comments, please email info@mofd.org