Fire History
Merced County's Sacramento Valley floor location gives it very limited wildfire exposure. The county's irrigated farmland and urban areas have minimal FHSZ designation. Foothill communities along the eastern county boundary approaching the Diablo Range and the San Joaquin River foothills have some fire risk, but the county's overall fire history is minimal compared to foothill and mountain counties.
Local Compliance Notes
Zone Zero compliance has limited application in Merced County given its minimal FHSZ footprint. Most Merced County properties are not in designated fire hazard severity zones. Check the CAL FIRE FHSZ viewer for your specific parcel if you live in eastern foothills areas. Contact CAL FIRE Madera-Mariposa-Merced Unit for guidance.
Neighborhoods in Zone Zero
FHSZ areas in Merced County are limited primarily to eastern foothill communities approaching the Diablo Range and areas along the San Joaquin River foothills near the Madera County border.
Local FAQs
Does Zone Zero apply to Merced County properties? Most Merced County properties are not in FHSZ areas. Foothill communities in the eastern county may have some FHSZ designation. Check the CAL FIRE FHSZ viewer for your specific address.