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SPI Keeps California Lands Closed Due to Persistent Wildfire Threats

Sierra Pacific Industries (SPI) has announced that its California lands will remain closed to the public despite recent rainfall in parts of the state. According to SPI, the decision is due to ongoing heightened wildfire risks, with forest conditions still critically dry.“Unfortunately, even with... Read More.

Wildfire Season in Full Swing- While Some Fizzle Out New Ones Spark

Wildfire UpdatesThe Bear Fire gained 32% containment over the weekend. Despite strong winds and changing weather patterns, fire officials report that crews managed to keep the fire within its current perimeter. Efforts are now focused on mop-up operations and strengthening control lines. The Bear... Read More.

Understanding Mop-Up Operations in Wildfire Suppression

As firefighters continue their relentless battle against wildfires, understanding the critical processes such as the process mop-up is essential to appreciating the extensive efforts involved in wildfire suppression.What is Mop-Up?Mop-up is a labor-intensive operation conducted by wildland firefighters to extinguish residual fire and prevent... Read More.

Park Fire Becomes 5th Largest Wildfire, More Homes Destroyed in July 30 Morning Update

Incident Facts Name: Park Fire Start Date/Time2024-07-24 Incident Status: Active Location: Off Upper Park Road in Upper Bidwell Park, East of Chico Type: Wildfire Cause: Arson Counties: Butte, Plumas, Shasta, TehamaAdministration Unit:Unified Command: CAL FIRE Butte Unit, CAL FIRE Tehama-Glenn Unit and Lassen National Forest Unified Command Agency(s)Size 383,619 Containment 14% Structures Threatened... Read More.

Wildfire Quickly Knocked Down Near High Desert State Prison

Quick work from allied agencies knocked down a 2-acre wildfire near High Desert State Prison on Monday evening.Around 7:43 p.m., fire crews from the prison spotted smoke and quickly responded, calling for more units to assist. The fire grew another quarter acre in size... Read More.