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5.6K views · 88 reactions | In today's CAL FIRE Report, get the latest updates on the Lake Fire and Shelley Fire, including where to find current evacuation orders and warnings. Stay informed about the latest Red Flag Warning, and learn where to access essential safety tips and wildfire information. #CFR #CALFIREReport #ReadyforWildfire | CAL FIRE | Facebook

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In this update from CAL FIRE, we highlight the ongoing efforts to halt the progress of the #HughesFire near Santa Clarita. The response includes over 500 personnel and aerial resources, including helicopters that dropped 113,000 gallons of water on the fire. We also provide updates on containment progress for the #PalisadesFire (72%) and #EatonFire (95%), as well as details on repopulation efforts for displaced residents. Stay alert as a red flag warning remains in effect across Southern Califor

Meet a key player in wildland firefighting: the Pump Operator! This video dives into their essential responsibilities, focusing on maintaining a continuous flow of water from the source, through the pump, and up to the firefighters working on the controlled burn piles on the East-West Connector fuels reduction project. See how they ensure that crews uphill have the critical water access needed to saturate the surrounding “green” areas, a vital tactic for containing the fire’s spread and keeping

Marines support firefighting efforts in Southern California U.S. Marines with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 169 and HMLA-267, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, as well as US. Navy and U.S. Army aircrews, supported firefighting efforts against the Valley Fire in East San Diego County, California, Sept. 7-9, 2020. The fire has burned nearly 18,000 acres and resources from the local area have been focused on containing the spread of the fire. The Marines began providing