CAL FIRE Takes Zero Tolerance Stance Against Illegal Fireworks
Anyone Caught With Illegal Fireworks Could Face Steep Fines & Arrest Sacramento – The California Department of Forestry and
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Increased Staffing and Pre-Positioned Firefighting Resources in Preparation for Strong Winds
Sacramento – Both CAL FIRE and the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services are preparing for the potential Critical Fire Weather for areas of Northern California.
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New International Collaborative Focuses on Effective Public Communication During a Crisis
California has not been alone in feeling the intense effects of global climate change. In recent years, wildfires have captured
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Governor Newsom Announces Two Innovative Contracts for Wildfire Prevention and Response
Today, Governor Gavin Newsom announced the selection of the first two contracts for the Wildfire Innovation Sprint, which were the
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Paradise Residents Will Soon Enjoy a Break from the Heat Thanks to Paradise Irrigation District, Cal Fire and Paradise Recreation & Parks District
The filling of the Paradise Recreation & Parks community pool in Paradise arrives just in time to beat the heat.
Read moreThe History of FIRESCOPE in California
Following deadly wildfires in Southern California in 1970, the state of California along with Cal OES and various local fire
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Governor Brown Declares State of Emergency in Orange and Riverside Counties Due to Holy Fire
SACRAMENTO – Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today issued an emergency proclamation for Orange and Riverside counties due to the
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Cal OES Director Secures Fire Management Assistance Grant from FEMA to Assist Response Agencies Battling Ranch Fire in Mendocino, Lake Counties
California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services Director Mark Ghilarducci today secured a Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) from the Federal
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Cal OES Director Secures Fire Management Assistance Grant from FEMA to Assist Response Agencies Battling Cranston Fire in Riverside County
California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services Director Mark Ghilarducci today secured a Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) from the Federal
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Governor Brown Declares State of Emergency in Siskiyou County Due to Klamathon Fire
SACRAMENTO – Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today issued an emergency proclamation for Siskiyou County due to the effects of the Klamathon Fire, which
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Cal OES Director Secures Fire Management Assistance Grant from FEMA to Assist Response Agencies Battling Klamathon Fire in Siskiyou County
California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services Director Mark Ghilarducci today secured a Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) from the Federal Emergency Management
Read moreCal OES Director Secures Fire Management Assistance Grant to Assist Response Agencies Battling Pawnee Fire in Lake County
SACRAMENTO – California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services Director Mark Ghilarducci today secured a Fire Management Assistance Grant  (FMAG) from the
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State Officials Provide Update on Devastating California Wildfires
California state officials held their daily press briefing on the devastating wildfires. The key facts presented during the press conference
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Governor Brown Declares State of Emergency in Trinity County Due to Helena Fire
Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today issued an emergency proclamation for Trinity County due to the effects of the Helena Fire, which has burned thousands of acres, damaged critical infrastructure, destroyed homes and caused the evacuation of residents.
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Building A Fire Camp Overnight: “People Are amazed At How Fast We Can Mobilize”
Despite being one of the largest counties in California, Modoc County has less than 9,000 residents. Â Hotels are few and
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Cal OES Director Secures Fire Management Assistance Grant from FEMA to Assist Response Agencies Battling Wall Fire in Butte County
California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services Director Mark Ghilarducci today secured a Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) from the Federal
Read moreGovernor Brown Expedites Wildfire Recovery in Trinity, Lake Counties
Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today issued an emergency order for Lake and Trinity counties to help residents and businesses
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