The top spots Large clusters are found where cities run up against rocky terrain, such as where the Santa Monica Mountains bisect Los Angeles. Ben Welsh / Los Angeles Times Source: CalFireBeyond mapping the hazardous areas, the state does too little to address the causes of the risk, Halsey said. In Topanga, Lopez worked with residents on grant programs to identify and cut down trees that could impede evacuation if they caught fire. Los Angeles Fire Department spokesman Peter Sanders said the department holds numerous community meetings to discuss wildfire safety, brush clearance requirements and evacuation plans. In conjunction with the Los Angeles Police Department, it has recently conducted evacuation exercises in Brentwood and the Hollywood Hills.

Source: Los Angeles Times December 18, 2018 11:26 UTC