Fire History
San Francisco County is an almost entirely urban county with minimal wildfire exposure. The 1906 earthquake fire was a catastrophic urban conflagration, but the county has no significant modern wildland fire history. Sutro Forest in the Twin Peaks area and McLaren Park have been identified as the county's most fire-prone natural areas, but FHSZ designations in San Francisco are minimal. The county's fog-influenced marine climate significantly moderates wildfire risk.
Local Compliance Notes
San Francisco Fire Department serves the entire county. Zone Zero requirements have minimal application in San Francisco given the county's very limited FHSZ designations. Most San Francisco properties are not subject to Zone Zero requirements. Check the CAL FIRE FHSZ viewer to confirm your parcel status.
Neighborhoods in Zone Zero
San Francisco County has minimal FHSZ designation. The areas with the most wildland character, including Sutro Forest and portions of McLaren Park, may have limited FHSZ exposure. Most of the city is not designated.
Local FAQs
Is my San Francisco home subject to Zone Zero? Almost certainly not. San Francisco County has minimal FHSZ designations given its urban, fog-influenced environment. Check the CAL FIRE FHSZ viewer for your specific address to confirm. Contact San Francisco Fire for any questions.