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In this update from CAL FIRE on the ongoing wildfires in Southern California, we highlight the rapid response to 11 new fire starts in the last 24 hours across the red flag warning area. We also share updates on the #PalisadesFire and #EatonFire, their progress toward containment, and where they rank among California’s most significant wildfires. Most importantly, we share the steps being taken to restore infrastructure and safely get displaced residents back home. #SoCalFires #WildfireUpdate #C

CAL FIRE usually constructs fire lines in one of two ways: with fire crews using hand tools, or by #bulldozer. Bulldozers construct lines by removing flammable material down to bare soil. This makes them another valuable resource for California’s emergency response capabilities. | CAL FIRE

22K views · 316 reactions |  Before CAL FIRE vehicles hit the road,...

Have you ever wondered about all the capabilities of our bulldozers? In addition to their wildfire response role, CAL FIRE dozers are used throughout the year for restoration work, flood prevention, and other earthwork projects. They repair fire damage, restore ecosystems through controlled burns and habitat restoration, and reduce fuel loads by clearing vegetation and creating firebreaks, also known as fuel breaks. These powerful dozers recently helped improve a 66-mile fuel break near Camp Pen