CAL FIRE has introduced an innovative, interactive map that provides the public with valuable insights into areas where fuel reduction projects have been implemented or funded to protect lives and property from wildfires. The newly unveiled Fuels Treatment Effectiveness Reports Dashboard allows users to explore details about specific fuel treatments employed, including prescribed fire, mechanical thinning, and the use of livestock to reduce hazardous vegetation.
Developed by the CAL FIRE Office of the State Fire Marshal, the online tool highlights the timing, locations, and effectiveness of these treatments. It also offers a comprehensive overview of the real-world impact of these efforts:
– Fires that Involved Treatments: 19
– Treatments Assessed: 53
– Reported Positive Impacts: 36
– Changed Fire Behavior: 36
– Used Operationally: 13
– Treatments that Assisted With:
– Fire Containment: 25
– Reduced Damage: 32
– Ingress/Egress Support: 17
– Other Impacts: 11
The dashboard showcases how these treatments positively influenced fire behavior, demonstrating their effectiveness in reducing fire intensity and aiding firefighting efforts. By offering a detailed look into the impact of fuel reduction strategies, the tool aims to enhance transparency and public understanding of the agency’s ongoing work to mitigate the risk of wildfires.
The tool is designed as a resource for homeowners, landowners, and fire prevention professionals to track fuel reduction strategies and their success in safeguarding communities across California.
