Burning remains Suspended
Fire Danger Remains High Despite Cooler Weather
San Andreas
– As fall brings cooler weather
and the first signs of rain, many people believe that fire season
ends. The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL
FIRE), Tuolumne-Calaveras Unit, is reminding all residents that burning
remains suspended. Fire danger remains high across
the Central Sierra and the chance of large and damaging fires still
exists. Even though the area has experienced cooler temperatures and a
little moisture, it only takes one day of dry winds to bring the fire
danger back to extreme.
California
lends itself to severe wildfire conditions year round with its unique
climate and topography. To combat these natural
conditions, the State is fully prepared with an array of equipment
including fire engines, air tankers, helicopters and bulldozers. As
October draws to a close, the fire danger in portions of the State may
decrease. When this occurs, CAL FIRE may announce
the transition to winter preparedness and lift the burn suspension.
For more information on fire safety visit CAL FIRE at: www.fire.ca.gov.