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CAL FIRE Investigators Complete Investigation of Oakdale Fire
The CAL FIRE – Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) announced it had completed its investigation into the 2025 Oakdale Fire, which ignited near Esparto, CA. The report, produced with assistance from local, state, and federal agencies, includes evidence…
CAL FIRE Funding Drives Local Action to Protect People and Property from Wildfire
84 Projects Funded Aimed At Reducing Wildfire Risk And Enhancing Protection For People, Homes, And Communities As part of California’s strategy to prepare properties and communities against the devastating impacts of wildfire, CAL FIRE announced it will award nearly $62.6…
CAL FIRE Announces Statewide Transition to New National Emergency Reporting System
Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) announced that fire departments across the state are beginning the transition to the National Emergency Response Information System (NERIS)—a secure, cloud-based platform built to modernize how emergency incidents are reported and analyzed. Departments…
Cal Fire And The National Fire Protection Association Team Up To Promote The Safe Use Of Lithium-Ion Batteries
Office of the State Fire Marshal is teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®) to promote this year’s Fire Prevention Week™ (FPW™) campaign, “Charge into Fire Safety™: Lithium-Ion Batteries in Your Home.” The campaign highlights how important it…
CAL FIRE Increased Staffing Statewide in Response to Elevated Fire Weather and Lightning Threat
Governor Gavin Newsom announced that California predeployed resources throughout the state and is closely monitoring weather conditions that bring the potential for localized heavy rain, dry lightning, and gusty winds that could spark new wildfires. CAL FIRE is increasing staffing…
California Firefighters Join Forces with UC Researchers to Study Cancer Risk
The Governor's Office made the announcement of a major new research effort led by the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) and Davis (UC Davis), in collaboration with CAL FIRE, that is investigating how occupational exposures may increase cancer risk among California firefighters.…
CAL FIRE Joins Partners in Signing Charter to Reduce Wildfire Ignitions in Southern California
, CAL FIRE Southern Region Chief Mike van Loben Sels signed the Southern California Ignition Reduction Program (SCIRP) charter at the Southern California Geographic Area Coordination Center in Riverside. The charter marks the launch of a public-private partnership created to…
“Set, Go” Campaign Launches Urging Californians to Prepare for Wildfire Evacuations
With California’s peak fire season underway, CAL FIRE is launching a new public education campaign reminding residents to plan ahead and leave early when disaster strikes. The “Set, Go” campaign, which runs from August through October, introduces a refreshed creative…