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New prescribed fire reported in Shasta County on Jan. 29
A new prescribed burn, called Gore Ranch, was initiated 9:58 a.m. Jan. 29 in Shasta County. The prescribed fire has been ...
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Wildfire Safety and Preparedness Program is taking 2025 grant applications with $950k available
Fire departments, agencies, and non-profits have the opportunity to apply for a grant worth $25,000 for more protective gear, ...
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Will Newsom’s Expedited Wildfire Prevention Plans Harm Wildlife?
Newsom’s executive order allows fire reduction efforts to bypass CEQA ahead of fire season. Some fire agencies are seeking to ...
Prescribed burn in Solano County part of state’s fire prevention push
Cal Fire crews conducted a prescribed burn along I-80 in Solano County, intentionally setting fire to more than 80 acres of dry grass to reduce wildfire risk.
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BLM Issues 2025 Seasonal Fire Restrictions for 10 Counties in Central California Including Mariposa, Stanislaus, and Tuolumne
June 3, 2025 - EL DORADO HILLS, Calif. – The Bureau of Land Management is issuing seasonal fire restrictions effective Friday ...
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New Wildfire Season Brings Danger and Warnings To Prepare
A May 22 plume of smoke near Tracy reminded Tri-Valley residents of the start of fire season — the warmer, drier months during which wildfires have traditionally become ...
Wildfire smoke — and the harm it brings — smolder across America
This early-season smoke is a stark reminder that fire season is no longer confined to the West or wild areas, and more ...
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North Bay communities lose tens of millions in federal funding for wildfire preparation work
As peak wildfire season arrives, Sonoma, Napa and Mendocino counties are scrambling to address the loss of key FEMA grants for fire prevention work already underway.