Cal Fire crews train near Auburn for overnight wildfire response as fire season ramps up

At McClellan Airfield, pilots, crews, and command staff took part in a nighttime aerial firefighting exercise designed to ...

California is heading into an above-average peak wildfire season, Cal Fire warns

It's only June, and fires are already popping up across California. Fire officials are predicting a prolonged peak season ...
Lost Coast Outpost

Fire Season is Here, and So Burning Stuff in Calfire Responsibility Areas Will be Forbidden as of Monday

This order shall become effective at 6:00 AM, Monday, June 15th, 2026, and remain in effect until CAL FIRE formally ...
Action News Now

Cal Fire Butte Unit preps for fire season with annual drill

Cal Fire's Butte Unit is gearing up for peak fire season with its annual Loafer Drill — a training exercise held for more ...

Cal Fire deploys new C-130 Hercules, copter at upgraded Ramona base

Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Cal Fire's fourth C-130 Hercules airtanker and 11th Helitack base are operational at the recently upgraded Ramona airport.
Lookout Local Santa Cruz

Built for the next fire: How Glenwood hand crews are preparing for wildfire season

At Glenwood Fire Center, Cal Fire hand crews prepare for the next wildfire season in Santa Cruz County. Crews maintain a tight formation while working together to remove ground cover and reduce fuels.