Santa Rosa officials have officially expanded the city’s wildfire hazard zones, adding roughly 3,100 properties in Bennett Valley and Oakmont to higher-risk maps.
The move aligns local boundaries with updated state standards, requiring affected homeowners to follow stricter rules for clearing brush and maintaining defensible space.
While many neighbors voiced concerns that the new designation could trigger higher insurance premiums, city leaders insist the change is a vital step toward protecting the community from future disasters.
