Read more about Dry Lightning Could Strike Parts of Northern California in Late Weekend Thunderstorms

Californians are urged to be prepared for wildfires as chances for thunderstorms and dry lightning increase this weekend. The National Weather Service issued a Fire Weather Watch for most of Northern California beginning Sunday morning through Monday. Forecasters are... Read MoreRead more about Dry Lightning Could Strike Parts of Northern California in Late Weekend Thunderstorms

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As hot and dry conditions threaten parts of the west, California’s robust mutual-aid system is supporting local jurisdictions in response to multiple massive wildfires. More than 400 firefighting personnel alone battled the Beckwourth Complex in Plumas County, the... Read MoreRead more about Mutual Aid Crews Critical to Containing and Knocking Down Beckwourth Complex Wildfire

Bootleg Fire Read more about Governor Newsom Deploys Additional Firefighting Resources to Oregon to Combat Bootleg Fire

As hot and dry conditions continue to fuel dangerous wildfires across the West, Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the deployment of additional firefighting resources to Oregon to help combat the Bootleg Fire and support the response to new fires. This action... Read MoreRead more about Governor Newsom Deploys Additional Firefighting Resources to Oregon to Combat Bootleg Fire

Mutual aid Read more about California Deploys Firefighting Personnel to Assist on Bootleg Fire in Oregon

Update July 10, 2021 The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services is sending two additional strike teams to Oregon to assist with the Bootleg Fire. The two strike teams consist of Type 3 engines from Anaheim, Fullerton, Laguna Beach, City of Orange,... Read MoreRead more about California Deploys Firefighting Personnel to Assist on Bootleg Fire in Oregon