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Firefighters initiated strategic burning operations on the north end of the fire area near Forest Road 019, after a test fire near the northern edge.

Firefighters initiated strategic burning operations on the north end of the fire area near Forest Road 019, after a test fire near the northern edge.

During 2023, the Kern County Fire Department has responded to multiple historic events within Kern County. In February and March, Kern County firefighters went from digging citizens from their snow-covered

Smith River Complex South Update 9/06/2023

Smith River Complex South Update 9/04/2023

Over the past ten years, the Bay Areas air quality has become more volatile in the second half of the year, largely due to wildfires. With Augusts PM2.5 levels reaching the "moderate" risk level, spikes in the harmful pollutant align with wildfire events, raising health concerns.

The fourth Smith River Community meeting, last Friday at the Del Norte Fairgrounds disclosed more encouraging news.

Smith River Complex South Update 9/03/2023

Here’s how you can find your area’s fire hazard information and what you need to do in case of emergency.

US-199 (Redwood Highway) reopened over the weekend between O’Brien and the California border following a reduction in fire evacuation levels and the reopening of US-199 in California. The highway was