Tuesday, August 13, 2013

California fires raging at over 77,000 acres

According to the Fire Incident Web page there are currently 12 wild land fires being fought by the US Forest Service and CALFIRE raging in California totaling 77, 067 acres.

With fire season well under way, the trend of increased fire activity has continued. Unfortunately, the dry conditions the State has experienced will only worsen and lead to a higher fire threat. It is critical that homeowners are prepared for wildfires and remember "Ready, Set, Go!". Homeowners looking for additional information on "Ready, Set, Go!" and on how to prepare themselves, their families and their homes for wildfire can visit www.ReadyForWildfire.org. With 94% of the wildfires in CAL FIRE’s jurisdiction started by people, it's also critical that everyone, including residents and vacationers, take steps to prevent wildfires. One Less Spark, means One Less Wildfire. Learn more on how to help prevent wildfires by visiting www.PreventWildfireCA.org.