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Downright concerning. To reduce the risk of wildfire, maintain a clean and well-maintained property, install smoke alarms, develop a fire escape plan, use fire-resistant materials, practice fire safety, and stay informed about local fire conditions.

Not good. And more heat coming... As I sit here listening to sirens drive by, I find myself thinking - how many of these acres are going to burn at high severity? How many will need to be reforested? How much seed will we need to do that? Do we have enough? But more then anything - I think about the people aspect of this - how these fires not only impact life and property, but infrastructure and public safety as a whole. Be safe out there - and much gratutude to our firefighters. Reforestation is only one part of the over arching goal, to build RESILIENT FORESTS. We must also think about proper management prior to wildfire activity and how human decision making impacts on the ground conditions. #ItsAllConnected #ForestEcosystemsAndSociety #ReforestaionPipeline

Heading out for training on cutting fire lines on the fringes of Camp Pendleton with California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE)! Dozers are a critical tool in the forest firefighting arsenal. Not only do they help crews access fires, but they can help contain them by cutting fire lines like this one. Fires need fuel—which usually comes from decaying trees, brush, or grass. By using dozers to remove the fuel strategically, CALFIRE crews can stop fires from spreading. Every year, before fire season, all dozer crews train in real-world scenarios before they’re quite literally in the line of fire. #betterdirtworld

California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) firefighters completed 30 acres of prescribed fire today. This is part of our C-234 (Intermediate Firing Methods) class that teaches the students how to use common firing devices and techniques used in back firing operations and prescribed burns. This is required for new company officers and firefighters in specialty positions. We also used the ALERTCalifornia cameras in the area to monitor real time conditions. As seen in the timelapse video below we get to see what the smoke column looked like. Smoke conditions can be a good indicator of fire behavior and can give insight into fire potential before the initial units arrive on scene. This is one of the many tools firefighters and emergency command centers use to keep our residents safe. #IgniteYourPassion #CALFIRECareers #PrescribedFire UC San Diego County of San Diego Nick Schuler, CFO, PIO Christine McMorrow Robert Carvalho Brent Pascua Thomas Shoots Brooke Carrasco-Hall Chuck Westerheide

There have been 5 fires within the last week that have burned an average of 8200 acres in California. The fact that local Fire Departments have contained all of these fires with 0 fatalities deserves more recognition than I am capable of acknowledging. We at Ladris AI are here to help for both your Evacuation Planning as well as your Fire Modeling needs as this dry and hot summer continues to bring forward more activations. County of Colusa City and County of San Francisco The County of Fresno Riverside County Sheriff's Department Kern County Sonoma County Water Agency Office of the CIO CEO, Los Angeles County County of Ventura San Bernardino County Calaveras County Public Health California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) #emergencymanagement #emergencypreparedness #mitigation #riskmanagement

🔥 I wholeheartedly agree with this perspective! Prescribed fire is indeed an essential tool for managing our forests and lands, significantly reducing the risk of larger wildfires. The advantages of this practice are extensive: it fosters the growth of native plants, enhances wildlife habitats, and improves soil quality. By carefully managing the accumulation of flammable materials, we create safer landscapes for both people and wildlife alike. As we navigate the ongoing challenges of wildfire season, it’s vital that we embrace and advocate for prescribed fire practices as a key component of our wildfire management strategy. Together, we can promote healthier ecosystems and protect our communities! 🌳🌞 Let’s continue the conversation about effective wildfire mitigation strategies! #WildfireManagement #PrescribedFire #EcosystemHealth #CommunitySafety

Whether you work in forestry, fire prevention, emergency response, or insurance, earning your Certified Wildfire Mitigation Specialist (CWMS) credential can bolster your resume and boost your status within the wildfire mitigation community. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/eXkh9RAv #wildfiremitigation

Do you know how to prepare your family & home for the next California wildfire? California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE)'s Ready for Wildfire app can help. Head to the link below, answer a few questions & get a personalized checklist with the RIGHT actions to take. 🔗 plan.readyforwildfire.org #WildfirePreparednessWeek #wildfireseason #wildfireprevention

This is a tweet from the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, from yesterday, 30th July 2024. No mention of extreme heat, drought, tree stress of course, or fossil fuels and consumption, but we know what is really driving this massive increase. "As of July 30, 2024, wildfires have scorched a staggering 751,327 acres across our state. This year's wildfire activity is 2,816% higher than last year, 29 times the amount of acreage burned. The numbers are a stark reminder: 95% of wildfires are caused by humans. Stay vigilant—follow fire safety guidelines, maintain defensible space, and report suspicious activities. Let's prevent fires from accidental sparks like dragging trailer chains or improper campfires. One less spark means one less wildfire. #FireSafety #PreventWildfires " For reference and scale, California is around 100m acres overall, with 33m acres of forest land in total, or that's what it did have before these fires And it's only July #nonlinear https://lnkd.in/eAmcbVJC

A rapid fire that erupted in Bidwell Park, about 85 miles north of Sacramento, California, on Wednesday has already spread over 45,000 acres, forcing residents to be evacuated. The fire is only 3% contained, according to the latest update from the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE). California has had 2 winters of plentiful rain & snow that has encouraged vast amounts of vegetation to spring up, leaving plenty of fuel around to ignite during the driest time of the year. Dead, dried-out grasses & small shrubs are often the kindling needed to start large blazes. But according to CAL FIRE, the cause of the Park Fire is still under investigation. According to AirNow.gov across NORAM, the worst air quality right now is in central, western Saskatchewan where conditions are hazardous. Now heading back to California the state has been gripped by drought since the early 2000s & has been devastated by wildfires in recent years. And they've caused hundreds of deaths, destroyed thousands of homes & created economic losses. Also this has caused many utilities to cut electricity to residents when fire risks arise. Extreme weather events are already causing chaos around the world, disrupting supply chains, agricultural shortages & many more. #notherncalifornia #california #wildfires #extremeweather #useconomy #bidwellpark #airpollution #noram #electricity #economics #macroeconomics #markets #economiclosses