Did you know mowing can start a wildfire? When a mower blade strikes a rock or piece of metal, it can create sparks. During hot, dry, and windy conditions, those sparks can ignite dry grass in seconds and quickly spread into a wildfire. Help create one less spark by mowing responsibly: 🚜 Avoid mowing on hot, dry, or windy days. 🚜 Mow before 10 AM when conditions are cooler. 🚜 Clear rocks and other debris before you begin. 🚜 Keep water and a shovel or fire extinguisher nearby. Make safe choices before you use machinery that can create sparks to help prevent the next wildfire. #OneLessSpark# #ReadyForWildfire# #WildfirePrevention# #CALFIRE# #ProtectCalifornia#

🚩 RED FLAG WARNING 🚩 The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for portions of Siskiyou County due to strong, gusty winds and low relative humidity, creating critical fire weather conditions. 🕐 FRIDAY, 1 PM – 8 PM: Western Klamath National Forest, including the Shasta and Scott Valleys. 🕐 FRIDAY, 1 PM – SATURDAY, 9 PM: Eastern Siskiyou County, including areas around the Klamath, Shasta, and Modoc National Forests. Help prevent wildfires: 🔥 Secure trailer safety chains. 🔥 Never park on dry grass. 🔥 Follow all local fire restrictions. One less spark means one less wildfire. Stay informed and be prepared. #ReadyForWildfire# #CAwx# #RedFlagWarning# #CriticalFireWeather# @CALFIRELMU @CALFIRESKU

CAL FIRE is investing in California's Native American tribes through grant funding that supports wildfire prevention, fuels reduction, equipment, training, and landscape restoration projects. These partnerships help strengthen the health of tribal lands while making surrounding communities more resilient to wildfire. See how these investments are making an impact in this NBC 7 San Diego story: #TribalLands# #California# #WildfireResilience# #ReadyForWildfire#

🚩 RED FLAG WARNING 🚩 A Red Flag Warning remains in effect until 6:00 PM today for Interior Humboldt County, Trinity County, and southwestern Siskiyou County. Isolated dry thunderstorms are possible this afternoon, with the potential for gusty, erratic outflow winds up to 30 mph. While confidence in thunderstorm development is low, any fire that starts could spread rapidly under these conditions. Avoid ALL activities that could spark a wildfire and stay alert if you're in or near the warning area. #ReadyForWildfire# #RedFlagWarning# #OneLessSpark# #CAwx# @CALFIRE_HUU @CALFIRESKU @CALFIRESHU

🔥 HOT. DRY. BUSY. All across California, we have been responding to hundreds of wildfires as fire activity continues to increase. From aircraft to crews on the ground, every response is a coordinated effort to keep fires small and protect lives, property, and natural resources. Hot temperatures, dry vegetation, and low humidity mean any new ignition has the potential to spread rapidly. Help reduce the risk: 🔥 Don't park on dry grass. 🚗 Secure trailer chains so they don't drag. 🌾 Don’t mow during the hottest and/or windiest parts of the day. 🏕 Follow local fire restrictions and fully extinguish campfires. 🏡 Prepare your home for wildfire. #ReadyForWildfire# #OneLessSpark# #CALFIRE# #WildfireSafety# #PreventWildfires#

Wildfire safety starts long before there’s smoke in the air. 🔥 This guide gives you simple steps to prepare your home, your family, and yourself before wildfire strikes. 🏡 READY: Prepare your home for wildfire, sign up for emergency alerts, and pack a go bag. 🎒 SET: Move flammable items away from the house, notify someone of your evacuation plan, and park your vehicle facing the road. 🚗 GO: Evacuate to a safe location. Let emergency contacts know where you’re going. Leave early when evacuation warnings or orders are issued. Waiting puts you, your family, and first responders at risk. Preparedness isn’t one big action. It’s a series of small steps that make a major difference when wildfire threatens. #ReadySetGo# #WildfirePreparedness# #CALFIRE# #ReadyForWildfire#

Cleaning up underbrush. Installing mesh. Learning which plants are highly flammable and which aren't. Easy, right? Not even close. But over time, Hugh Council shows us that defensible space and curb appeal aren't mutually exclusive. Progress can be made, and your yard can still look good doing it. Work in progress doesn't mean unfinished. It means moving forward, one task at a time. 📹 Full video: #CAWildfires# #DefensibleSpace# #WildfirePreparedness# #ReadyForWildfire#

☀️ California, let’s do our part to keep our communities safe this summer. Outdoor cooking is a summer favorite, but grills can quickly become a wildfire risk if they’re not used safely. Place grills well away from homes, decks, fences, and anything that can burn, and never leave them unattended. A few simple precautions can help protect your home, your neighborhood, and California. #CALFIRE# #SummerSafety# #WildfirePrevention# #OneLessSpark# #ReadyForWildfire#

Wildfires are changing. So is the way California prepares for and responds to them.   As hotter, drier conditions continue to drive larger and more complex wildfires, California is investing in the technology, people, and partnerships needed to meet the challenge.   Today, CAL FIRE joined @CAgovernor Gavin Newsom, @Cal_OES Director Caroline Thomas Jacobs, and @CalNatResources Secretary Wade Crowfoot to highlight continued investments in advanced technology, wildfire response, including expanded staffing, faster initial attack capabilities, @ALERTCalifornia cameras, and the recently launched FireSat satellites that will help improve wildfire detection.   Protecting California is a shared effort. Local, state, tribal, and federal partners work together every day to strengthen emergency response, improve coordination, and keep communities safe.   As California faces heightened wildfire activity, preparedness remains one of our strongest tools. Create defensible space, have an evacuation plan, and stay informed so you're ready before an emergency happens. Learn more at:   #ReadyForWildfire# #CALFIRE# #Partnerships# #WildfirePreparedness# @EarthFireAll