About the Fire Safe Council of San Diego County
The Fire Safe Council of San Diego County helps residents protect their families and homes from wildfire. Through our programs and services we foster fire prevention and safety throughout the county, while encouraging community involvement. Learn what you can do before, during, and after a wildfire to stay fire safe and fire wise.
CNPS Fire Followers Campaign
The 2020 fire season was California's largest and most destructive season. Although wildfire can cause considerable harm, it is an integral part of California's ecosystems. California Native Plants Society launched the California Fire Followers campaign to record...
read moreCan wildfire create healthier forests?
Can wildfire create healthier forests? Researchers at UC Berkeley recently released a report that shows how allowing lightning fires to burn in Yosemite's Illilouette Creek Basin recreated a lost, and more resilient, forest ecosystem. Listen to the 10 minute episode...
read moreUSFS Temporarily closes all CA National Forests
To better provide public and firefighter safety due to the ongoing California wildfire crisis, USDA Forest Service Pacific Southwest Region is announcing a temporary closure of all National Forests in California. This closure will be in effect from Aug. 31, 2021 at...
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