Crews fight wildfires in windy Southern California that forced residents to evacuate

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

Interactive Map: Fires burning now in California

Californians and concerned loved ones can now get near-real-time updates on wildfire incidents through CAL FIRE’s newly upgraded incident map, available at fire.ca.gov. The incident map now offers rapid updates on wildfire acreage and containment, incident maps, evacuation information, and aircraft flight paths. Stay up-to-date like never before. Video created by CAL FIRE/Riverside County Fire Department | CAL FIRE

Aerial Wildland Firefighting Training Inside the Flight Deck of a California Air National Guard C-130J Super Hercules

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Amentum Receives $425 Million Contract from California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection to Deliver Aerial Firefighting Support to the State