Wildfire Information & Resources

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.

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.

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.

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.

California Journal: A couple in Santa Rosa survived six hours in a pool as a wildfire burned their neighborhood to the ground.

Explore air quality data based on your location via zip code, city, or state.

Wildfire camera network for Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Nevada, California, and Arizona

Website providing Arizona fire and forestry information

Online self assessment tool you can use to maintain defensible space and harden your home

Video about Wildfires vs. Conflagrations

Emergency response in California, including all 10+ acre wildfires.

Information on how to prepare, prevent, and minimize the damage of wildfires.

Provides wildfire mitigation tips and information about becoming a firewise community

Locate your evacuation zone and evacuation order status for active wildfire incidents.

Ensure you're ready with this comprehensive evac checklist.