The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) continues to support projects that enhance the health of California’s landscapes and forests. Since 2017, CAL FIRE has awarded over $700 million in Forest Health grants, and now applications are open for the next round of funding. A total of $70 million is available to support projects focused on preventing wildfires, increasing reforestation efforts, and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. For more information on the applicatio

CAL FIRE's fire suppression repair is crucial in preventing damage to water quality after a wildfire. After the flames are out, teams work tirelessly to rehabilitate the environment, prevent erosion, and repair fences and road infrastructure damaged by firefighting activity. These efforts enable ecosystems to recover, reducing the impact of firefighting efforts. #CALFIRE #FireSuppressionRepair #WildfireRecovery | CAL FIRE

In today's update from CAL FIRE, we highlight the incredible work of firefighting personnel, efforts to reopen neighborhoods safely and the rapid response to 11 new fires in the last 24 hours across critical fire weather areas. Key updates: 🔥 Progress on the #EatonFire (91% contained) and #PalisadesFire (68% contained), now ranked as California's 2nd and 3rd most destructive wildfires. 🔥 New incidents continue to pop up across the region and personnel are making every effort to quickly respond

Take a look at our fire activity update for July 29, 2024! For more information on active statewide incidents, visit www.fire.ca.gov/incidents | CAL FIRE