Fire History
San Joaquin County's fire risk is concentrated in its eastern foothill communities where the valley meets the Diablo Range. The 2020 SCU Lightning Complex burned along the county's eastern foothill boundary. Most of the county's urban and agricultural areas have limited or no FHSZ exposure. Communities along the Mount Diablo foothills and the Corral Hollow area have the most significant fire risk.
Local Compliance Notes
San Joaquin County Fire and CAL FIRE SCU Unit share jurisdiction. Zone Zero compliance obligations are concentrated in eastern foothill communities. Most Stockton, Lodi, Tracy, and Manteca properties are not in FHSZ areas. Communities in the eastern hills near Livermore Valley boundary may have FHSZ designations.
Neighborhoods in Zone Zero
FHSZ areas in San Joaquin County are primarily in the eastern foothills along the Diablo Range boundary, including areas near Del Puerto Canyon, Corral Hollow, and communities along the Alameda-San Joaquin county border foothills.
Local FAQs
Does Zone Zero apply in San Joaquin County? Zone Zero applies to structures in designated FHSZ areas, which in San Joaquin County are primarily in eastern foothill communities. Most urban and valley floor properties are not in FHSZ areas. Check the CAL FIRE FHSZ viewer for your specific parcel.