Red Flag - wildfire threat action time

Most of the deadliest and most damaging fires happened in red flag weather.

  • The Camp Fire in Butte County that burned down the town of Paradise and killed 85 people.

  • The Tubbs fire in Sonoma County destroyed over 5600 structures and killed 22 people.

  • Last year's Park Fire,  near Chico, burned over 700 structures and killed 1 person.

  • The Palisades and Eaton Fires that burned over 16,000 structures and killed 29 people.

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What should you do when there is a red flag warning or weather watch?
  1. Be ready to go at a moment’s notice.
  2. Put your go bag by the door or in your car.
  3. Make sure your gas tank is at least half full.
  4. Remove flammable items from porch and deck (cushions, bbq's, anything that can burn)
  5. Listen to the radio, keep informed (Watch Duty App, Nevada County dashboard, CAL FIRE app)

You don’t have to wait for an evacuation warning because when fires start under this type of weather, they start and move very fast. That should give you a little peace of mind, knowing you are ready to go at a moment's notice!

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