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Smiley Fire in Inland Empire now more than 60% contained
The Smiley Fire, which erupted Saturday afternoon in the Inland Empire, is more than 60% contained as of Sunday morning, ...
Fire weather watch in place for Northern California for Monday – high fire danger
The NWS Sacramento CA released a fire weather watch at 1:15 p.m. on Saturday valid for Monday between 11 a.m. and 11 p.m. The ...
California’s National Guard fire crews are operating at 40% capacity due to Trump’s deployment
Eight of CalGuard's 14 firefighting crews — known as Task Force Rattlesnake — have been deployed to Los Angeles as part of ...
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Firefighters urge residents to prepare for ‘inevitable' summer wildfires in California
The most effective measures to prepare for wildfires, Villanueva said, is by creating a “defensible space” around homes. He ...
These Northern California fire districts could fold. ‘People would end up dying’
Volunteerism across the fire districts has deep roots, dating to the 1700s, when fighting fires fell on the shoulders of ...
CAL FIRE adds 3 new water-drop helicopters in North Bay
All three helicopters will be stationed at helitack bases across the North Bay for the summer, ready to respond anywhere in ...
Southern California on alert for severe wildfires after dry winter
The warning, delivered at the county fire headquarters in East Los Angeles on Friday, serves as a stark reminder of how ...
The California climate export catching fire in Trump’s D.C.
Fire season is fueling momentum in D.C. for drones, AI, and forest-mapping tech. California companies are leading the charge.
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CAL FIRE Issues Warning Regarding People Claiming to be Defensible Space Inspectors
June 26, 2025 – CAL FIRE officials issue an announcement regarding people walking on private property claiming to be ...
Cal Fire demonstrates how fast a fire can ignite from fireworks, warns residents
Cal Fire is urging residents to leave fireworks to the professionals and attend local shows in order to reduce the risk of ...
Cal Fire issues nearly $6 million in grants, including to UC San Diego
Cal Fire has awarded grants to support 15 scientific research studies to better understand certain vegetation types and uses ...