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The Department of Forestry and Fire Protection protects the people of California from fires, responds to emergencies, and protects and enhances forest, range, and watershed values providing social, economic, and environmental benefits to rural and urban citizens.

Fire Information
	Current Fire Information When CAL FIRE responds to a major incident the Department will create a web site. Major emergency incidents could include large, extended-day fires, floods, earthquakes, hazardous material spills, etc. More...
	2008 Lightning Series Overview On June 20, 2008, a thunderstorm system moved over California striking over two thousand lightning sparked fires. California has recieved assistance from state, local, federal and even national agencies to help combat these fires. More...
	Incident Maps and Links View different incident maps including a statewide overview map that shows the locations of all current fires burning in California. You can also get helpful links related to wildfires. More...

Hot Topics
	CAL FIRE Urges Caution Due to High Fire Danger CAL FIRE is urging Californians to be extremely cautious, especially this week, due to the current dry and windy weather pattern that is increasing fire danger. The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for Northern California and parts of the Bay Area for high temperatures, low humidity and gusty winds through Thursday night. More...
	Camp Smokey at the California State Fair Children attending Camp Smokey will not only learn valuable fire safety lessons including dialing 9-1-1 and practicing stop, drop and roll, but they will also receive a FREE Smokey Bear bandana. Children also will have an opportunity to meet Smokey Bear and get an up-close look at a brand new CAL FIRE fire engine. The State Fair runs August 15 – September 1, 2008. More...
	Make your Home Safe with 100 Feet Defensible Space Proper clearance to 100 feet dramatically increases the chance of your house surviving a wildfire. This defensible space also provides for firefighter safety when protecting homes during a wildland fire. More...
	Living and Building in the Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) Recently adopted building codes and standards reduce the risk of burning embers igniting buildings. Codes already in effect place standards on roofing construction and attic venting. The new building codes require siding, exterior doors, decking, windows, eaves wall vents, and enclosed overhanging decks to meet new test standards. More...
	California-Nevada Tahoe Basin Fire Commission The California-Nevada Tahoe Basin Fire Commission represent each State's stake in the responsible management of lands and fire fuels within the Tahoe Basin. The Commission will perform a comprehensive review of the laws, policies and practices that affect the vulnerability of the Tahoe Basin to wildfires. It will also study and consider various user-friendly approaches to reducing the threat of wildfires while protecting the environment. More...
	California Climate Action Team The Secretary of CalEPA will lead a Climate Action Team made up of representatives from the agencies listed above to implement global warming emission reduction programs and report on the progress made toward meeting the statewide greenhouse gas targets that were established in the executive order. More...