VIDEOS: Cal Fire on is expected to release updated maps that show where wildfires are mostly likely to occur within the next several decades. The risk level on the maps will be split into three categories: moderate, high and very high. The factors used to determine the severity include topography, fire weather, flame length, past fire history and vegetation type, and the likelihood of a wildfire. Once the maps are released, Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger will hold a media availability with fire officials about how they will impact fire prevention measures and local communities. The urgency to release the updated maps comes from an executive order signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom last month, following the destructive Palisades and Eaton fires in January.
