Fire Information

Fire Information

When CAL FIRE responds to a major incident the Department will create a web site.  Major emergency incidents could include large, extended-day fires, floods, earthquakes, hazardous material spills, etc. More...

Incident Maps and Links

View different incident maps including a statewide overview map that shows the locations of all current fires burning in California. You can also get helpful links related to wildfires. More...

CAL FIRE Urges Caution Due to High Fire Danger

CAL FIRE is urging Californians to be extremely cautious, especially this week, due to the current dry weather pattern that is increasing fire danger. The National Weather Service has issued Red Flag Warnings across northern and southern California due to strong winds and low humidity. More...

Visit the National Weather Service's Fire Weather Page for the current counties under a Red Flag Warning. Click Here...

Prevent Home Fires - Fire Prevention Week 2008

From October 5-11, 2008, CAL FIRE will join fire departments across the country in recognizing National Fire Prevention Week. Over 5,000 of CAL FIRE's emergency calls are fires inside homes and other buildings. That’s why the theme of Fire Prevention Week 2008 is “Prevent Home Fires!” CAL FIRE is encouraging all Californians to check their homes for fire hazards. With a little extra caution, preventing the leading causes of home fires – cooking, heating, electrical and smoking-materials – is within their power. More...

Make your Home Safe with 100 Feet Defensible Space

Proper clearance to 100 feet dramatically increases the chance of your house surviving a wildfire. This defensible space also provides for firefighter safety when protecting homes during a wildland fire. More...

Living and Building in the Wildland Urban Interface (WUI)

Recently adopted building codes and standards reduce the risk of burning embers igniting buildings. Codes already in effect place standards on roofing construction and attic venting. The new building codes require siding, exterior doors, decking, windows, eaves wall vents, and enclosed overhanging decks to meet new test standards. More...

California-Nevada Tahoe Basin Fire Commission

The California-Nevada Tahoe Basin Fire Commission represent each State's stake in the responsible management of lands and fire fuels within the Tahoe Basin.  The Commission will perform a comprehensive review of the laws, policies and practices that affect the vulnerability of the Tahoe Basin to wildfires. It will also study and consider various user-friendly approaches to reducing the threat of wildfires while protecting the environment. More...

California Climate Action Team

The Secretary of CalEPA will lead a Climate Action Team made up of representatives from many different agencies to implement global warming emission reduction programs and report on the progress made toward meeting the statewide greenhouse gas targets that were established in the executive order. More...