Firewise® Madera County News

This is the Firewise® related news category of Firewise® Madera County's blog. This archive is time sensitive. Events and news, related to, or of interest to Firewise® will be posted here. Newer articles appear at the top.

News of the Week – August 4

August 4, 2017

Here is the news of the week for August 4:

Lightning strikes cause several fires near O’Neals, via Sierra News Online.
This time of year, it’s essential to practice fire safety if you go camping. Check out these campfire safety tips from Smokey Bear’s new website.
Do fuel reduction treatments cause beetle mortality or resilience?

Have a great weekend.

News of the Week – July 21

July 21, 2017

Here is the news of the week for July 21:

FIRE UPDATE: Detwiler Fire in the Central Valley now at more than 70,000 acres and only 15% contained. Sierra News Online has info on the evacuations that have been ordered. Sierra Sun Times has photos of the fire. This unfortunate tragedy provides a sad reminder of just how important hardening your home is. In large fires like this, there won’t be enough resources to protect every home, so anything you can do to help your house survive with as little defense as possible is really important.
NFPA has a great fact sheet on protecting your roof from wildfire.
How fire departments are handling shrinking resources.

Have a great weekend. Stay safe, everyone.

News of the Week – July 7

July 7, 2017

Here is the news of the week for June 30:

Spring Fire evacuee: I wasn’t prepared for wildfire, but my home was (via Sierra Star). Defensible space works!
FIRE UPDATE: Auberry Fire in Fresno County now 90 acres and 55% contained.
Heat wave brings increased fire danger to southern Sierra Nevada (via Madera Tribune).

Have a great weekend, everyone