Fire Information

Each year CAL FIRE answers the call to over 300,000 emergency incidents. If incidents like large wildfires, earthquakes, floods or hazardous material spills become major incidents, then additional information is posted. More...

CAL FIRE Special Report - National Burn Awareness Week Video

National Burn Prevention Week, February 5 - 11, 2012 - Keep Kids Safe

Across California thousands of people are burned every year in fires and countless lives are lost, including young children. During the week of February 5 - 11, 2012, CAL FIRE is teaming up with fire departments across the country to highlight the fire risks and burn injury prevention during the winter months for National Burn Awareness Week.  More...

Burn Prevention Tips

Safe Home Heating

Home fires often occur during the cold winter due to dangerous heating equipment or unsafe practices. Here are some important safety tips to help keep your home safe and warm this winter.  More...

Safe Home Heating Video

CAL FIRE Warns Residents of Carbon Monoxide Danger

You can't see or smell carbon monoxide, but at high levels it can kill a person in minutes. By following a few simple steps, you can help protect yourself and your family from this silent killer. More...

Carbon Monoxide Video

Debris Burning Safety and Burn Permit Information

During certain times of the year residential debris burning of dead vegetation is allowed. However, homeowners should always check with their local CAL FIRE station and local air quality management agency before burning. In many area burn permits may be required. More...

Ready, Set, Go!

CAL FIRE wants to help prepare residents and their home for the possibility of a wildfire, how to prepare, and when to evacuate. This short video will show how easy it is to develop a 3-step plan to prepare for what’s to come… Ready, Set, Go! More...

Ready, Set, Go! Video