The new water tender at Murrieta Fire & Rescue replaces a 2004 model and includes a foam system, drafting capability and 4-wheel drive that will allow firefighters to access more remote areas during wildfires, where the previous water tender could not., January 2022. Valley News/Courtesy photo
MURRIETA – Murrieta Fire & Rescue is actively informing property owners within the City of Murrieta about the recently released updated Fire Hazard Severity Zone (FHSZ) maps for 2025. These maps, released by the California’s Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) on March 24 reflect the latest assessments of wildfire risk within Local Responsibility Areas (LRAs).The California Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) solely creates and regulates the Fire Hazard Severity Zone maps. While Murrieta Fire & Rescue did not develop these maps and has no authority to alter or regulate them, our priority is to ensure that our community is well-informed about these critical changes and their potential impact.Key changes outlined in the updated maps include:• Modifications t
