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Six new ALERTCalifornia cameras are now online in Tulare County, strengthening our ability to detect wildfires faster and respond sooner. Faster detection helps us respond sooner and supports our goal of keeping 95% of wildfires at 10 acres or less.

🔥 Ever wonder how wildfires get their names? It's not about size or severity: it's about location. The first responding agency names the fire, usually after nearby roads. The name must be simple, unique, and appropriate. It may also be named after significant creeks, ridges, or landmarks.

CAL FIRE IMT 4 headed to Washington State CAL FIRE Incident Management Team 4 (IMT 4) has been requested by the Washington Department of Natural Resources under the Northwest Compact Agreement to support the Sinlahekin Fire burning in Okanogan County, Washington.

When every minute counts, the race is on. In Episode 5 of Airborne Firefighters, a fast-moving wildfire erupts on the Tule River Indian Reservation late in the day. Watch Episode 5: youtu.be/c8aK3QXyBfU?...

🌳 Conservation starts with caring for the places we all share. On World Nature Conservation Day, we're recognizing the work happening across California every day to protect our forests, watersheds, rangelands, and communities. #WorldNatureConservationDay

Did you know mowing can start a wildfire? When a mower blade strikes a rock or piece of metal, it can create sparks. During hot, dry, and windy conditions, those sparks can ignite dry grass in seconds and quickly spread into a wildfire. youtube.com/shorts/SXCUC... #OneLessSpark #ReadyForWildfire

🛰 Faster detection supports a faster response. The first three operational FireSat satellites launched earlier this month. FireSat is designed to help detect and monitor wildfires from space, adding another source of information for firefighters. More from USA TODAY:

☀️ California is full of places waiting to be explored. Learn from leaders across the state to share favorite destinations, accessible recreation opportunities, and inspiration for your next adventure. 🗓️ Monday, July 27 🕛 Noon-1 p.m. PDT 💻 Register: ca-water-gov.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

🌊 WATER SAFETY SAVES LIVES. As temperatures rise, so does time spent at rivers, lakes, and pools. But conditions can change fast, and a fun day can turn dangerous in seconds. We want every outing to end with everyone home safe. Enjoy California's waterways. #WaterSafety #Summer #California

🚩 RED FLAG WARNING 🚩 🕐 FRI, 1 PM – 8 PM: Western Klamath National Forest, Shasta/Scott Valleys. 🕐 FRI, 1 PM – SAT, 9 PM: Eastern Siskiyou County, Klamath, Shasta/Modoc National Forests. Stay informed and be prepared. #ReadyForWildfire #CAwx #RedFlagWarning #CriticalFireWeather

🚁 SEE WILDFIRE SMOKE? STAY AWAY. Pilots and drone operators (yes, including drone hobbyists) should remain at least 15 miles from wildfire smoke and avoid active aerial firefighting operations. Your decision to stay away helps firefighters do their job safely. #FlySafe #AviationSafety #UAS

CAL FIRE is investing in California's Native American tribes through grant funding that supports wildfire prevention, fuels reduction, equipment, training, and landscape restoration projects. Read more in this NBC 7 San Diego story: www.nbcsandiego.com/video/videos... #TribalLands #California

Need wildfire safety information? Ask CAL FIRE. CAL FIRE’s chatbot is available at fire.ca.gov to help connect Californians with wildfire preparedness, prevention, incident information, and natural resource program resources. Visit fire.ca.gov and select Ask CAL FIRE to get started.

Work continues on the #ChuteFire. Firefighters are working around the clock, coordinating efforts from the ground and the air to slow the fire's spread, strengthen containment lines, and protect lives, property, and natural resources. For the latest Chute Fire information, visit fire.ca.gov.

The skies above a wildfire are filled with teamwork, precision, and critical decisions. Follow the story of an Air Attack trainee as he works to gain skills and confidence while facing the challenges of one of aerial firefighting’s most demanding roles. 🎬 Watch Episode 4: youtu.be/mV0BQxwiUHY?...

Today, we joined state partners to highlight investments in technology, expanded staffing, FireSat satellites, and @alertcalifornia.bsky.social cameras that strengthen wildfire detection and response. Prepare now: ReadyForWildfire.org #ReadyForWildfire #CALFIRE @cagovernornewsom.bsky.social

🚁 More air power. ✈️ We’ve expanded our aviation resources in San Diego County with the addition of a C-130H airtanker and an S-70i CAL FIRE HAWK helicopter. Investments like these are part of our effort to ensure we’re ready to respond to California’s year-round wildfire risk.

🚩 RED FLAG WARNING 🚩 A Red Flag Warning remains in effect until 6:00 PM today for Interior Humboldt County, Trinity County, and southwestern Siskiyou County. Avoid ALL activities that could spark a wildfire and stay alert if you're in/near the warning area. #ReadyForWildfire #RedFlagWarning

🔥 HOT. DRY. BUSY. All across California, we have been responding to hundreds of wildfires as fire activity continues to increase. From aircraft to crews on the ground, every response is a coordinated effort to keep fires small and protect lives, property, and natural resources.

Our strike teams are officially back from Colorado. After several days supporting wildfire response through mutual aid, our personnel have safely returned to California. 👏 Welcome home!