Wildland Fire
The threat of wildland fires for people living near wildland areas or using recreational facilities in wilderness areas is real. Dry conditions at various times of the year and in various parts of the United States greatly increase the potential for wildland fires. Advance planning and knowing how to protect buildings in these areas can lessen the devastation of a wildland fire. There are several safety precautions that you can take to reduce the risk of fire losses.
Protecting your home from wildfire is your responsibility. To reduce the risk, you'll need to consider the fire resistance of your home, the topography of your property and the nature of the vegetation close by.

How can I protect myself from wildfire?

.  Ready, Set, Go Click on 3 Simple Steps for brochure.
.  Living in a Wildland-Urban area
.  CAL FIRE Information Page
.  CAL FIRE 100' defensible space
.  Harden Your Home Brochure
.  FEMA - Wildfire -Before, During, After, & More Information

Riverside County Fire Incident Information Major Incidents
Click on “Incident Information” tab at the top and then look for the location of the event/fire.
Riverside County Fire Information Line: (951) 940-6985
The information line is staffed seven days a week from 8 am – 6 pm. During an emergency the line is staffed 24 hours a day.

Camp Pendleton Emergency Notification System
Sign up here for Camp Pendleton Emergency Notifications, a free text messaging service. In the event of an emergency and severe weather conditions, a text message will be sent to the cell number that you specify and/or your email address.

Structure Fire
Each year, more than 4,000 Americans die and more than 25,000 are injured in fires, many of which could be prevented. Direct property loss due to fires is estimated at $8.6 billion annually.
To protect yourself, it is important to understand the basic characteristics of fire. Fire spreads quickly; there is no time to gather valuables or make a phone call. In just two minutes, a fire can become life-threatening.  In five minutes, a residence can be engulfed in flames.  Heat and smoke from fire can be more dangerous than the flames. Inhaling the super-hot air can sear your lungs. Fire produces poisonous gases that make you disoriented and drowsy. Instead of being awakened by a fire, you may fall into a deeper sleep.  Asphyxiation is the leading cause of fire deaths, exceeding burns by a three-to-one ratio.

How can I protect myself from a structure fire?

.  CAL FIRE Information Page
.  Harden Your Home Brochure
.  CAL FIRE 100' defensible space
.  CAL FIRE Before, During & After Brochure
.  FEMA - Before, During, After, Prevention & More Information.