Wildfire Zones: Fresno vs Reedley
How do wildfire zones rules compare between Fresno, CA and Reedley, CA?
Reedley has fewer restrictions than Fresno.
Fresno, CA
Fresno County
Most of Fresno is outside CAL FIRE Fire Hazard Severity Zones, but the San Joaquin River bluffs, Woodward Park edges, and northeast hillside areas near Copper and Friant Roads include Moderate to High LRA Fire Hazard Severity Zones under the 2024 CAL FIRE map update. Properties in these zones trigger AB 38 defensible space and disclosure requirements.
View full Fresno rules →Reedley, CA
Fresno County
Reedley is not in a CAL FIRE High or Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone. The city sits on flat valley floor surrounded by irrigated farmland, placing it at low wildfire risk.
View full Reedley rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Fresno | Reedley |
|---|---|---|
| - | - | |
| FHSZ Rating | - | Not in High or Very High zone |
| Terrain | - | Valley floor, irrigated agriculture |
| Fire Code | - | RMC 9-1-1 -- California Fire Code |
| WUI Standards | - | Not required in Reedley |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Fresno FAQ
Is my house in a Fresno wildfire zone?
Most Fresno homes are outside FHSZs. Check the CAL FIRE online FHSZ map; if your property is in a Moderate, High, or Very High zone, AB 38 and insurance impacts apply.
Do I have to disclose wildfire zone when selling in Fresno?
Yes if the property is in a CAL FIRE designated Fire Hazard Severity Zone. The Natural Hazard Disclosure Statement must indicate the zone and AB 38 defensible space compliance.
Reedley FAQ
Is Reedley in a high fire hazard severity zone?
No. Reedley is on the flat San Joaquin Valley floor surrounded by irrigated farmland. It is not designated as a High or Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone by CAL FIRE. Foothill areas east of the valley carry higher designations.
Do I need WUI-compliant building materials in Reedley?
No. Wildland-Urban Interface building standards apply only in CAL FIRE-designated Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones. Reedley properties follow standard California Building and Fire Code requirements adopted under RMC 9-1-1.
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