CAL FIRE is working hard to make California more fire resilient through prescribed fire, mechanical thinning, and other fuel reduction methods.
Evidence suggests that treated wildland areas result in decreased fire activity and lower tree mortality.
To track the progress of
It's important to know the difference between an evacuation warning and evacuation order. During
#WildfireAwarenessMonth
, talk with your loved ones about your evacuation plan.
Firewood piles close to the home can be convenient but not when we
#RemebertheEmber
. Remove firewood from within 30 feet of your home or other structures. Store the wood on bare ground and ensure to maintain a 10-foot bare soil perimeter around the pile. If the wood pile were to
We wrapped up
#WildfirePreparednessWeek
in
#OrangeCounty
for day 4. Joined by local, state, & federal partners, we raised awareness on efforts for the 2024 fire year. Together, we’re mitigating risks through fuel reduction, vegetation management, &
#homehardening
.
As Wildfire Preparedness Week wraps up,
@CALFIRE
,
@OCFireAuthority
and our partners are live at Irvine Lake in Orange County. Join the live stream now and learn what you can do to make California more fire resilient.
#WildfirePreparednessWeek
#WPW
Get ready for wildfire season! Share your preparedness in our photo contest. Harden your home, create defensible space, and win! Submissions open until May 17. Rewards from CAL FIRE and local hardware stores. Join the challenge now:
#ReadyforWildfire
During
#WildfirePreparednessWeek
, remember your gutters! Clear them of leaves & debris to prevent ember ignition. Use screens or enclosures made of noncombustible materials. Keep your home safe! More tips at
@IBHS_org
As
#WildfirePreparednessWeek
continues, CAL FIRE & our partners are live at Paso Roble Air Attack Base in San Luis Obispo County. Join the live stream now & learn what you can do to make California more fire-resilient.
#WPW2024
Wildfire preparedness, home hardening, and defensible space were the buzzwords at our
#WildfirePreparednessWeek
Showcase yesterday. The community gathering in Half Moon Bay’s Hasset Ace Hardware invited the public to embrace their role in preparing their homes and property ahead
Wildfires threaten CA, but we can prep & protect. Wildfire Preparedness Week urges community action. Check out this video on becoming a Firewise Community—defend homes, and prevent fires. Together, we can reduce wildfire impact. Visit
#WPW2024