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What happens when a wildfire outgrows a local response? When a wildfire grows large or becomes more complex, the local agency in charge may request support from a CAL FIRE Incident Management Team (IMT). So far this year, CAL FIRE IMTs have been activated 4 times to help manage...

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CAL FIRE Incident Management Team (IMT) 4 has arrived in Washington State. Wildfires do not stop at state lines, and neither does our commitment to helping one another. By sharing resources, expertise, and incident management capabilities, agencies work together to protect lives, safeguard communities, and strengthen wildfire preparedness throughout the region. While CAL FIRE regularly mobilizes resources to assist neighboring states through mutual aid agreements, this deployment marks a historic milestone—the first time a CAL FIRE Incident Management Team has been activated to the State of Washington. CAL FIRE IMT 4 was mobilized under the Northwest Wildland Fire Protection Agreement (NW Compact), which enables member states, territories, and Canadian provinces to share personnel, equipment, and expertise when wildfire activity exceeds local resource capacity. This deployment reflects the strength of long-standing partnerships across the West and highlights CAL FIRE's expanding role in supporting large, complex incidents beyond California's borders. Additionally, CAL FIRE remains fully committed to maintaining a strong and ready response capability here at home.
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CAL FIRE Incident Management Team (IMT) 4 has arrived in Washington State. Wildfires do not stop at state lines, and neither does our commitment to helping one another. By sharing resources, expertise, and incident management capabilities, agencies work together to protect lives, safeguard communities, and strengthen wildfire preparedness throughout the region. While CAL FIRE regularly mobilizes resources to assist neighboring states through mutual aid agreements, this deployment marks a historic milestone—the first time a CAL FIRE Incident Management Team has been activated to the State of Washington. CAL FIRE IMT 4 was mobilized under the Northwest Wildland Fire Protection Agreement (NW Compact), which enables member states, territories, and Canadian provinces to share personnel, equipment, and expertise when wildfire activity exceeds local resource capacity. This deployment reflects the strength of long-standing partnerships across the West and highlights CAL FIRE's expanding role in supporting large, complex incidents beyond California's borders. Additionally, CAL FIRE remains fully committed to maintaining a strong and ready response capability here at home.

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CAL FIRE’s Damage Inspection Teams (DINS) are on the ground in the Los Angeles area, assessing homes and properties impacted by recent fires. These inspections determine the extent of damage to structures, providing crucial information for recovery efforts and helping property owners understand the status of their homes, in addition to helping inform on the future changes to our building code and wildfire mitigation. We’re working quickly and safely to complete these assessments and support impacted communities. Damage information is then shared through the CAL FIRE incident page at: #StaySafe #CaliforniaWildfires #LAFires #CALFIRE
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CAL FIRE’s Damage Inspection Teams (DINS) are on the ground in the Los Angeles area, assessing homes and properties impacted by recent fires. These inspections determine the extent of damage to structures, providing crucial information for recovery efforts and helping property owners understand the status of their homes, in addition to helping inform on the future changes to our building code and wildfire mitigation. We’re working quickly and safely to complete these assessments and support impacted communities. Damage information is then shared through the CAL FIRE incident page at: #StaySafe #CaliforniaWildfires #LAFires #CALFIRE

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Not every wildfire becomes a headline. In fact, most don’t. Hundreds of wildfires can start across California in a single week, especially during critical fire weather. CAL FIRE and our partner agencies are constantly monitoring fire activity across the state and responding when fires are reported. The fires you don’t hear about are often the ones we worked quickly to keep small. 🔥 #CriticalFireWeather #CAwx #Wildfires #California #CALFIRE

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In today's update from CAL FIRE, we highlight the incredible work of firefighting personnel, efforts to reopen neighborhoods safely and the rapid response to 11 new fires in the last 24 hours across critical fire weather areas. Key updates: 🔥 Progress on the #EatonFire (91% contained) and #PalisadesFire (68% contained), now ranked as California's 2nd and 3rd most destructive wildfires. 🔥 New incidents continue to pop up across the region and personnel are making every effort to quickly respond to these incidents. For the latest information: visit A reminder to stay prepared: Have your evacuation plan and emergency kit ready. One less spark means one less wildfire. 🌲 Learn more at #WildfirePreparedness #CALFIRE #DefensibleSpace

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The Smith River Complex burning in the Six Rivers National Forest, California, has displayed very intense fire behavior. #cali #NorCal #cafire #cawx #wildfire This area is known for very steep and rugged terrain that will provide fire the perfect template to rip. The Complex is made up of multiple fires started by a lightning event days ago. California IMT Team 15 has assumed command of the fire. Last estimated at 7,300 acres. Thanks to the subscriber that shared this 📷. 🙏🍻
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The Smith River Complex burning in the Six Rivers National Forest, California, has displayed very intense fire behavior. #cali #NorCal #cafire #cawx #wildfire This area is known for very steep and rugged terrain that will provide fire the perfect template to rip. The Complex is made up of multiple fires started by a lightning event days ago. California IMT Team 15 has assumed command of the fire. Last estimated at 7,300 acres. Thanks to the subscriber that shared this 📷. 🙏🍻

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