Great post from Daniel Berlant at California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) on the difference between catastrophic wildfire smoke and Rx fire smoke. Vibrant Planet is thrilled to be working with CAL FIRE to get more Rx fire, or beneficial fire, back on California's fire adapted landscapes -- ecosystems that evolved with regular, natural fire. Rx fire restores landscape resilience and keeps fires from becoming catastrophic by removing fuels.
Curious about the differences between smoke from wildfires and prescribed fires? Let’s break it down! While both produce smoke, prescribed fires are a key tool in preventing catastrophic wildfires by restoring California’s natural fire cycles. These managed burns are carefully planned to reduce health and environmental impacts, in contrast to the dense, long-lasting smoke from uncontrolled wildfires. Stay informed by downloading the California Smoke Spotter app for local updates and tips to protect yourself from smoke. For live fire, smoke, and haze forecasts, and to see where prescribed fires are happening across the state, visit the CAL FIRE incident map at fire.ca.gov. Together, we can protect our health and our environment!
