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Firewise® Madera County News
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Chief Pimlott’s Monthly Message May 2012
From: Executive Sent: Tuesday, May 22, 2012 4:19 PM Subject: Message from the Chief – May 2012
Monthly Message from Chief Pimlott May 2012
Although California experienced wet Spring conditions, delayed fire activity and overall fewer fires last year, 2012 is shaping up to be in very sharp contrast.
CAL FIRE has already responded to a dramatic increase in the number of wildfires during the exceptionally dry winter months this year. [Read more…]
Wawona Prescribed Burn
Yosemite fire managers are planning the first prescribed fire for the 2012
season. Defensible space is the primary objective. This project aims to add a significant component of wildland urban interface protection to the community of Wawona.
Click Here for a Map of the Wawona Prescribe Burn in PDF
Click Here for the below Wawona Prescribed Burn Project Forest Service Press Release in PDF [Read more…]