Fire Hazard Severity Zones- Presentation and Public Comment – Join Fire Marshal Chris Bachman for a presentation on the updated Local Responsibility Area maps with an opportunity to provide public comment before the maps are adopted by Contra Costa Fire.
In Person: April 1, 2025, 6-7:00pm, 1025 Escobar St., Martinez
Or join online – Passcode: 993223
The public comment period is open now and available at: https://www.cccfpd.org/lra-maps/
Many of the elevated fire hazards (now vs older reviews) are due to city & county non-native tree and brush growth (especially eucalyptus trees). After meeting with the CCC Fire Marshall I learned they cannot require cities to remove the trees or brush unless it’s an extreme risk – they can only recommend that it be done. But in my experience over the last 3 yrs – the city of WC won’t move on it despite asserting they have a “plan” for removal. In 3 yrs+, in meeting with the mayor, city staff, and the CCC fire marshal – nothing has been done.