“The goal in today’s fire environment is to throw as many resources at it as possible as fast as possible before it turns into a Dixie Fire. If you can catch it small, not only do you minimize damage, but you also minimize the drain on resources.”
Tag: 2021 fire season
Posted inEnvironment & Natural Resources
USFS to close California forests to public from Aug. 31 through Sept. 17 due to wildfire conditions (updated 8/31)
The forests will be closed in part to facilitate access for firefighters and emergency personnel if necessary.
Posted inFire & Emergency
Hero mailman driving route puts grass fire out with expired extinguishers
“It was very fortunate that the mail carrier saw the fire and alerted the occupant as well as using extinguishers to control it,” Fort Bragg Fire Chief Steve Orsi wrote in an email Wednesday.
Posted inFire & Emergency
Hwy 101 re-opened after “Clover Fire” (updated 4:40 a.m.)
Crews have made good progress but southbound 101 remains closed.
Posted inAgriculture & Fishing
O’Neill: Fire in the neighborhood (column)
A reflection on preparedness when the fire is close.