The team at California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) are dedicated to the fire prevention, fire protection and stewardship of over 31 million acres of California’s privately-owned wildlands.

Phone, address and email contact information for various CAL FIRE resources. Contact the Webmaster - The Webmaster inbox is dedicated to troubleshooting technical issues with the CAL FIRE Website. All other general inquires should be directed to (916) 653-5123.

Nov 22, 2024 · Find information on fires in California. Where can I get a campfire permit? Is there a fee? You can get a campfire permit from any CAL FIRE facility, the US Forest Service, the Bureau of Land Management or online at www.PreventWildfireCA.org.

Jan 22, 2025 · Tuesday, January 28th will be the last incident update for the Hughes Fire, unless significant activity occurs. Phones will no longer be staffed after 5:00 p.m. For information regarding the Hughes Fire or the Angeles National Forest, please call (626) 574-1613 (M-F 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.)

Oct 25, 2024 · In our efforts to predict fire danger, we coupled CAL FIRE (California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection) FRAP (Fire and Resource Assessment Program) fire data with hourly climate data from four stations, and with regional indices of Santa Ana Wind (SAW) wind speed, and with seasonal drought data from the Palmer Drought Severity Index.

Jan 20, 2025 · Windy and dry conditions have returned to Southern California, ... a spokesman with the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, said the biggest concerns are the Palisades and Eaton Fires breaking their containment lines and a new blaze starting. ... bone-dry vegetation and strong Santa Ana winds come as firefighters continue to ...

Jan 8, 2025 · California is grappling with several wildfires driven by powerful Santa Ana winds, causing widespread evacuations, infrastructure damage, and a continuing state of emergency. Tens of...

Jan 20, 2025 · The Palisades Fire, which has burned 23,713 acres, was 61% contained, and the Eaton Fire was 87% contained at 14,021 acres as of Tuesday night, the California Department of Forestry and Fire ...

Dec 12, 2024 · More than 1,900 firefighters are battling the blaze in the rugged and hilly terrain of Malibu Canyon, according to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal Fire). Burning through thick dry vegetation, the fire has been fueled by Santa Ana winds that have topped 90 mph, officials said.

The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) [3] [4] is the fire department of the California Natural Resources Agency in the U.S. state of California. It is responsible for fire protection in various areas under state responsibility totaling 31 million acres, as well as the administration of the state's private and ...