Our resource library provides essential wildfire information, strategies, and resources to help you prevent wildfires and prepare your family to stay safe.
Is There a Fire Near Me: Understanding Maps & Real-Time Tools
Is there a fire near me? Learn how to check fast using official wildfire maps, alerts, and county tools—plus how to read perimeters and know when to act.
Fires In California: The Complete Guide for Residents
California’s wildfire season now stretches year-round. This guide explains how fires start, how they spread, which tools to trust for real-time updates, and what residents can do before, during, and after a fire—always with evacuation as the first and safest choice.
Does California Do Controlled Burns? CAL FIRE Policies and How They Work
Learn how CAL FIRE uses prescribed burns to reduce wildfire risk in California. See current control burn maps, schedules, and safety tips for homeowners near planned burns. Understand benefits, risks, and evacuation guidance during managed fires.
Learn how wildfires can trigger dangerous asbestos exposure when older buildings burn. This guide explains where the risk comes from, which areas are most affected, and how to protect yourself and your family before, during, and after a wildfire.
How Can California Prevent Wildfires: Everything You Need to Know
Discover how California is preventing wildfires in 2025—from prescribed burns and Firewise communities to home hardening and real-time alerts. Learn practical steps to protect your home and stay wildfire-ready.
L.A. County fire chief backs training for residents to stay behind and defend homes from wildfires
CBS News: Los Angeles fire officials are beginning to support the strategy that with proper training, equipment, and defensible space, some residents may now be encouraged to defend their homes during wildfires, since firefighters can’t protect every structure.
Wildfire Shelter System Aims to Save Lives, Property
Government Technology: A new system called the FORT — a wildfire-resistant “shelter” intended to function like an above-ground tornado refuge, capable of withstanding extreme heat and smoke in the event of fast-moving wildfires.
The safest place to be: When fleeing fire is no longer an option
LA Times: When evacuation isn’t possible during fast-moving wildfires, experts say preparing designated “refuge areas” like cleared open spaces or purpose-built shelters may offer the safest option, despite the lack of formal standards for them.
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