June 2019 marked the 20th year anniversary for Operation Santa Ana. Doug Lannon, a retired Cal Fire Assistant Chief from the San Bernardino Unit and current Senior Wildfire Liaison for…
Adam PrellJuly 9, 2019
The Ferguson Fire began last Friday evening (13/July) in the Savage Trading Post area of Mariposa County, CA. It quickly grew past 4,000 acres by Sunday morning. Evacuations were issued…
RedZoneJuly 19, 2018
UPDATE 01/03/18 @ 4:49 p.m. – The fire is now 92% contained at 281,893 acres. Thomas Fire Summary The Thomas Fire began in Ventura County just north of Santa Paula…
Adam PrellDecember 22, 2017
Opera Fire Southern California’s first large wildfire of the season kicked off on Sunday afternoon (4/30) near the town of Highgrove in Riverside County. The Opera Fire quickly grew to 30…
John MeadMay 3, 2017
Esperanza Fire Recap This week marks ten years since the tragic Esperanza Fire in California’s Riverside County. The fire started at the base of Cabazon Hill west of Palm Springs…
Adam PrellOctober 26, 2016
Soberanes Fire Recap The Soberanes Fire in northern California has finally wound down, with officials marking the blaze at 100% contained as of Wednesday evening (10/12). The fire ignited from an…
Adam PrellOctober 14, 2016
Soberanes Fire Summary The Soberanes Fire is eight weeks old today, starting way back on July 22nd. We have been closely monitoring the blaze as it has burned most of…
Adam PrellSeptember 16, 2016
Soberanes Fire Summary The Soberanes Fire started as the result of an illegal campfire that was left unattended on July 22nd within the Garrapata State Park to the south of…
Adam PrellAugust 12, 2016
