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The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) [2] [3] is the fire department of the California Natural Resources Agency in the U.S. state of California.It is responsible for fire protection in various areas under state responsibility totaling 31 million acres, as well as the administration of the state's private and public forests.
According to CAL FIRE, fire crews continue to gain ground, and the blaze is now more than 89% contained. However, firefighters will now face a renewed threat of strong winds as they attempt to ...
The Sites Fire burns in Colusa County, California, as seen by a Cal Fire camera on Saint John Mountain shortly after 3:15 p.m. Monday, June 17, 2024. ... According to Cal Fire spokesperson Jason ...
Firefighters now have 20% of the Franklin Fire under containment as evacuations remain in Malibu and despite red flag warnings coming to an end. 'Steady progress': Crews aided by rain, cooler ...
Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) is the largest municipal fire department in California. Incorporated cities and towns have the power to levy taxes. [21] They are responsible for providing police service, zoning, issuing building permits, and maintaining public streets. Municipalities may also provide parks, public housing, and various ...
On lands under CAL FIRE's jurisdictional protection (i.e. not federal or local responsibility areas), the majority of wildfire ignitions since 1980 have been caused by humans. The four most common ignition sources for wildfires on CAL FIRE-protected lands are, in order: equipment use, powerlines, arson, and lightning. [10]
As of Sunday morning, firefighters have contained 42% of the wildfire, according to Cal Fire. A helicopter battles the Franklin Fire in Malibu, California, U.S., December 11, 2024.
The 2024 California wildfire season is an ongoing series of wildfires that have been burning throughout the U.S. state of California. As of December 13, 2024 [update] , a total of 7,934 wildfires have burned a cumulative 1,049,452 acres (424,698 ha).