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California Fire Agencies Stage Wildfire Preparedness Showcases

Officials urge residents to prepare homes before peak fire season.

Overview

  • Agencies across the state are holding public showcases during Wildfire Preparedness Week to display readiness and brief residents on safety steps.
  • In Calabasas at King Gillette Ranch, CAL FIRE and Los Angeles County Fire led aircraft and ground demonstrations to show coordinated response.
  • A Community Wildfire Resilience Showcase in Vandenberg Village featured CAL FIRE, Santa Barbara County Fire and state and federal partners.
  • Agency leaders Joe Tyler and Anthony Marrone said year‑round readiness depends on strong partnerships and community action.
  • CAL FIRE promoted a three‑step plan with home hardening, defensible space up to 100 feet and fire‑smart landscaping to cut ember ignition risk.