MENDOCINO NATIONAL FOREST, Calif. – Forest officials have elevated the fire danger level on the Mendocino National Forest to “very high.”
This danger level means that fires will start easily, spread rapidly and increase quickly in intensity.
To maximize the effectiveness of initial response, forest officials said they strategize how they preposition resources in anticipation of shifts in weather and fuel conditions across California.
With the forecast showing a chance of thunderstorms this week, Mendocino National Forest fire officials are ordering additional engines and crews to be available locally in case new fires start.
“Our primary wildfire response strategy for 2020 is aggressive initial attack and rapid containment to minimize the number of large wildfires. The most important thing people can do to help during the 2020 fire year is to prevent wildfires,” said Fire Management Officer Curtis Coots.
Fewer human-caused fires will help protect communities and also preserve firefighting resources.
Remember that fire restrictions are in effect across the forest. Campfires are allowed in developed campgrounds and wilderness only.
Please check here for complete details on campfire restrictions.
Forest officials elevate fire danger level to very high
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