Whether you’re planning a beach bonfire or a campfire in the backcountry, keeping your fire contained is critical.

One less spark can prevent a wildfire.

95 percent of wildfires are human-caused. Take the extra time to practice campfire safety.

#CALFIRE #OneLessSpark #WildfireSafety

Fire-Conscious Landscape Architecture in Coastal and Inland San Diego! Read this article for more details>> tinyurl.com/2tdrrjzp

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New study confirms long-held concerns after wildfires, today in The Watershed:

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Reminder to change your filters !
Prefilters: Change every year
HEPA: Change every 3 to 5 years
Carbon: Change every 2 years
UV lamp: Change 18-20 months

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Residents press Clackamas County on PGE Stafford transmission project; staff opens enforcement review Residents told the Board of Commissioners that Portland General Electrics Tonquin/Stafford transmission work threatens views, property values and wildfire safety; county staff said it has received complaints and is investigating code-enforcement and noted legal limits while the matter is pending at LUBA.

Residents are demanding answers as concerns mount over PGE's transmission project, claiming it threatens property values, views, and wildfire safety in Clackamas County.

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Wet winter + drying vegetation + Santa Ana winds = wildfire risk.

Know the plan:
READY – Harden your home
SET – Make a plan & pack a go bag
GO – Be ready to leave quickly

More info: readyforwildfire.org
#WildfireSafety #ReadySetGo

Limiting Global Warming Can Reduce U.S. Wildfire Smoke Related Deaths by Thousands Annually - SBU News Stony Brook-led study estimated the economic and social costs of wildfire smoke pollution in climate scenarios; findings published in PNAS STONY BROOK, NY, March 2, 2026 – Using future climate scenari...

🚨 Urgent new data: Unchecked climate change could drive wildfire 🔥 🔥 smoke deaths up to 64,000 a year in the U.S. BUT limiting warming saves over 11,000 lives annually! 📉💨 #CleanAir #WildfireSafety #MomsForClimate

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Saint Helena council adopts 2025 California building standards; debates wildfire access and directs staff to seek exceptions The Saint Helena City Council unanimously adopted the 2025 California Building Standards and local amendments while expressing concern about state limits on local fire-access rules and voting to authorize a staffing reclassification and several routine items.

The Saint Helena City Council has taken a bold step by adopting the 2025 California Building Standards, but concerns about wildfire evacuation and local fire access rules have sparked a heated debate.

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#CA #WildfireSafety #CitizenPortal #EnergyEfficiency

Senate floor roundup: dozens of bills considered; multiple measures declared passed The Oregon Senate considered a long third-reading calendar and declared passage of multiple bills including wildfire-safety (SB 1551), tax-court representation cleanup (SB 1556), contempt-procedure changes (SB 1557), accessibility in subsidized housing (SB 1576), and others; votes and key floor points are summarized.

The Oregon Senate just passed a wave of impactful bills addressing everything from wildfire safety to housing accessibility—could these changes reshape the state's future?

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#OR #CivicAccountability #WildfireSafety #AccessibilityStandards

Study finds global increase in hot, dry days ideal for wildfires Dangerous days have nearly tripled in past 45 years – and increase largely driven by human-made warming

"Fire weather" days have nearly TRIPLED globally in the last 45 years. 🔥💨 More fires mean more toxic smoke traveling into our kids' lungs. Climate change is fueling the flames, but we can fight back with clean energy! #CleanAir #WildfireSafety #MomsForClimate
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Ventura County planning commission approves 328‑unit Ventura Ranch farmworker housing after split vote After hours of testimony and debate over wildfire evacuation and local traffic bottlenecks, the Ventura County Planning Commission approved the 328‑unit Ventura Ranch farmworker housing project on Feb. 19 by a 3–2 vote. Staff concluded objective standards were met and recommended conditions including a site‑specific wildfire preparation program.

The Ventura County Planning Commission has just approved a contentious 328-unit farmworker housing project despite fierce opposition over safety concerns and wildfire risks.

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Alberta Invests C$400 Million in De Havilland DHC-515 Fleet to Combat Wildfires Aviation News – The government of Alberta has officially committed C$400 million to purchase five state-of-the-art DHC-515 Firefighter aircraft from De Havilland Canada. This strategic investment aims to significantly bolster the province’s aerial firefighting capacity in response to increasingly volatile wildfire seasons. The agreement, announced in February 2026, secures a production slot for the next-generation water bombers at De Havilland’s Calgary manufacturing facilities.

#AviationNews #WildfireSafety #Alberta #DeHavillandCanada #DHC515 #WaterBomber #Firefighting #Aerospace #Calgary #ClimateResilience

Bluff council moves to align with state wildfire code requiring new building standards Council heard staff explain HP 48’s two requirements: fees tied to high-risk wildfire maps (not triggered within Bluff town limits) and mandatory adoption of wildland-urban-interface building codes and a WUI map; staff will take maps to Planning & Zoning and pursue adoption steps to remain in the cooperative wildfire system.

Bluff is on the brink of adopting new wildfire building codes to stay in the cooperative system, but what does this mean for the town's future?

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#UT #WildfireSafety #CitizenPortal #BuildingCodes #CommunityPlanning

COMAC Secures Order for New Firefighting Variants of C909 Jet to Combat Regional Wildfires AviationNews – COMAC, the prominent Chinese aircraft manufacturer, has officially announced a new agreement for the sale of three C909 firefighting variants to Shanxi General Aviation. This deal, which includes options for three additional aircraft, marks a strategic pivot for the airframe formerly known as the ARJ21 into the emergency services sector. The selection by Shanxi General Aviation highlights a growing domestic demand for specialized…

#COMAC #C909 #Firefighting #AviationNews #Shanxi #AviationTechnology #EmergencyResponse #ChinaAviation #WildfireSafety #AerospaceNews

Carmel council introduces ordinance to adopt 2025 California building codes; debate over WUI map follows Council introduced an ordinance to adopt the 2025 California Building Standards (Title 24) with local amendments and discussed differences between the city's Wildland‑Urban Interface map and the state's fire‑severity mapping. Council asked the wildfire committee to review WUI boundaries and report back.

Carmel‑by‑the‑Sea is taking bold steps to enhance safety against wildfires by introducing new building codes, but is it enough to protect residents?

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#MontereyCounty #CA #CommunityPlanning #WildfireSafety #CitizenPortal #BuildingStandards

Exposure to wildfire smoke late in pregnancy may raise autism risk in children Tulane University News and Press Releases

🤰💔 This is terrifying. New research links wildfire smoke during pregnancy to higher autism risks. Climate change isn't just about weather; it’s about our babies' developing brains. We need climate action for their health. #WildfireSafety #PrenatalHealth

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The L.A. fires gave us an unprecedented look at the danger of urban blazes Scientists say there has been an extraordinary research effort to understand the long-term health and environmental effects of the Los Angeles fires.

The fire is out, but the danger isn’t. New research in the @washingtonpost shows urban wildfires leave behind toxic nanoparticles that settle in our homes and affect our kids' health weeks later. 🛑🔥 #ClimateHealth #MomLife #WildfireSafety #momsky

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The L.A. fires gave us an unprecedented look at the danger of urban blazes Scientists say there has been an extraordinary research effort to understand the long-term health and environmental effects of the Los Angeles fires.

The fire 🔥 is out, but is the air safe? 🏠 New research shows "off-gassing" toxins can linger in our homes for weeks after a wildfire. Our kids' lungs are at the frontline. We need better indoor air standards NOW. 🧵 #ClimateHealth #WildfireSafety #momsky

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Cold front brings gusty winds, elevated fire weather conditions to North Texas, Western and Northern Oklahoma. If you're in the affected areas, stay alert and follow local officials' instructions. #WildfireSafety #FireWeather #TXWX #OKWX

#HistoryHighlight - 2005 - The Wildfire Act was proclaimed, expanding our role in wildfire prevention oversight.
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A simple way to prepare your home, family, and pets before a fire threatens your area.

Preparation isn’t overreacting. It’s how lives and homes are protected.

#TexasWildfires #WildfireSafety #TXwx #FireWeather #TxFire

Lompoc adopts 2025 WUI and building code amendments amid cost concerns from residents The City Council adopted Ordinance No. 17‑39‑25 to incorporate the 2025 California Building Standards and the new Wildland‑Urban Interface (WUI) provisions. Staff said the local amendments mirror the 2022 package; public commenters warned the changes could raise remodeling costs for hillside homeowners.

Lompoc City Council's recent approval of new fire and building codes aims to bolster wildfire safety, but residents are concerned about rising remodeling costs in high-risk areas.

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#LompocSantaBarbaraCounty #CA #CommunityEngagement #WildfireSafety #LompocBuildingCodes

Glendale commission reviews 2026 sustainability work plan, seeks clarity on heat‑pump reach code and 'Zone 0' rules The Glendale Sustainability Commission reviewed a proposed 2026 work plan on Dec. 15, pressing staff for technical briefings on the state heat‑pump reach code and newly designated 'Zone 0' wildfire setbacks and asking Glendale Water & Power for updates on EV charging and a new demand‑response program.

The Glendale Sustainability Commission is tackling urgent questions about the new 'Zone 0' wildfire setbacks and heat-pump regulations that could impact thousands of residents.

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#GlendaleLosAngelesCounty #CA #ClimateAction #WildfireSafety #GlendaleSustainability #CitizenPortal

From Reactive Response to Predictive Defense: How Utilities Are Using Drones to Reduce Wildfire Risk

Utilities are flipping the script on wildfire risk with drones!

From reactive fixes to predictive, data-driven defense, aerial tech is helping grid operators spot hazards early and keep communities safe.

Wildfire resilience just got a major upgrade. #DroneTech #WildfireSafety

11 States That Stepped Up on Disaster Resilience in 2025 As the destruction and costs from weather- and climate-related disasters in the U.S. continued to rise in 2025—the Los Angeles wildfires alone caused over $60 billion in damage, the most expensive wil...

From the LA wildfires 🔥 to flooding in the East, 2025 has shown us that #climatechange is a home-and-health issue. Smoke doesn’t stop at state lines. It’s time to support the states taking real action to protect our water and air. 💨🏠 #CleanAir #WildfireSafety #momsky

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Major ‘megafires’ are now primed to ignite across the US. All it needs is a spark It began on the afternoon of 14 July 2014, as storm clouds gathered over a remote patch of north-central Washington state. They carried no rain, only a crackle of electricity. Lightning ripped through...

Major ‘megafires’ are now primed to ignite across the US. All it needs is a spark #Science #EarthSciences #Climatology #Megafires #ClimateChange #WildfireSafety

Major ‘megafires’ are now primed to ignite across the US. All it needs is a spark | BBC Science Focus Magazine Every year, bigger and bigger wildfires are ravaging the US. Now it seems that even normally damp states, like Washington, aren't safe from megafires

Major ‘megafires’ are now primed to ignite across the US. All it needs is a spark #Science #EarthSciences #Climatology #Megafires #ClimateChange #WildfireSafety

To learn more about the Wildfire Safety Advisory Board, visit energysafety.ca.gov #energysafety #wildfiremitigationplans #wildfiresafety #wildfiresafetyadvisoryboard

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CAL FIRE outlines Zone 0, defensible-space and home-hardening steps for Calaveras homeowners CAL FIRE Tuolumne‑Calaveras public information officer Emily Kilgore gave practical guidance at the Firewise Calaveras Festival: Zone 0 (0–5 ft) will be clarified by the Board of Forestry this year, PRC 4291 requires up to 100 ft defensible space, and homeowners should prioritize vents, roof, decking and driveway access improvements.

CAL FIRE's Emily Kilgore reveals crucial home hardening tips and new Zone 0 guidelines that every Calaveras homeowner needs to know for wildfire safety!

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#CalaverasCounty #CA #CitizenPortal #HomeHardening #WildfireSafety