Information presented on the departments website is a representation of the existing wildfire situation, based on the information readily available to CAL FIRE.

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The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) serves and safeguards the people and protects the property and resources of California

CAL FIRE operates four state-of-the-art training centers in California for year-round training in fire protection and prevention, emergency response, law enforcement and natural resource systems.

Jan 12, 2026 · Find up-to-date statistics on CA wildfires and CAL FIRE activity. We combine state and federal data to track the number of fires and acres burned in California.

CAL FIRE works year-round to promote healthy forests and protect communities by removing overgrown vegetation through prescribed fire, tree thinning, pruning, chipping, and roadway clearance.

CAL FIRE oversees enforcement of California’s forest practice regulations, which guide timber harvesting on private lands. Reviews and inspections ensure protection of watershed and wildlife, as …

Contact the Webmaster - The Webmaster inbox is dedicated to troubleshooting technical issues with the CAL FIRE Website. All other general inquires should be directed to (916) 653-5123.

Wildfire Resilience Dashboards provide CAL FIRE, our partners, and the public with vital tools to improve transparency, track treatment progress, guide planning, and prioritize high-risk areas.

CAL FIRE crews and grantees are urgently working to prevent devastating wildfire. Track our progress reducing overgrown vegetation, which helps remove what fires need to spread or become more severe.