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Last modified on Jan 09, 2008

On this page you will find links to current year and historical incident statistics as well as details on significant events.

General Links
Top 20 California Fires By Acres Burned
Top 20 California Fires By Structures Destroyed
CAL FIRE Jurisdiction Fires, Acres, Dollar Damage, and Structures Destroyed (1933-2005) (26K PDF)
Suppression Costs
Lightning Fire Statistics
Arson Fire Statistics
Timberland Acres Burned
Fire Causes (2000-2005) (62K PDF)
Battling California's Wildfires (Governor's website)

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Current Year (2009)
Gov. Schwarzenegger Issues Executive Order to Boost State's Wildfire Preparedness and Resources
Fire Season
Fire Statistics

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2008
2008 News Releases
Governor Holds Press Conference Regarding Santa Cruz County Summit Fire
Governor Schwarzenegger Takes Action to Bolster State's Firefighting Resources
Governor proclaims May 4-10, 2008, as “Wildfire Awareness Week”
Gov. Schwarzenegger Sends Letter to President Bush Regarding Modular Airborne Fire Fighting System Capabilities
Statement by Gov. Schwarzenegger on Blue Ribbon Task Force Report on 2007 Fires
2008 Large Fire List (7K PDF)
Fire Season
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2007
Fire Behavior Alert (45K PDF)
Angora Fire Construction, Debris and Timber Removal Instructions/Waivers (157K PDF)
Angora Fire Emergency Work Form (76K PDF)
Angora Fire Emergency Work Form Waiver (Sample) (244K PDF)
Angora Fire Waiver Approval
Angora Fire Licensed Timber Operator Meeting, July 11, 2007 (30K PDF)
Angora Fire Dead Tree and Woody Debris Management Plan (24K PDF)
Angora Fire Rehabilitation and Recovery Effort Underway in South Lake Tahoe
Angora Fire Residential Tree Removal Information (FAQs) (144K PDF)
Executive Order S-09-07
2007 Forest Practice Rules, Section 1038f
Governor Speaks at Griffith Park Fire Zone Press Conference
Governor Schwarzenegger Orders Increased Personnel, Equipment to Combat Wildfires in California
Governor Schwarzenegger Proclaims May 6-12 Wildfire Awareness Week
Schwarzenegger Signs California Fallen Firefighters Assistance Tax
2007 Large Fire List (20K PDF)
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2006
2006 Fire Season Summary
2006 Large Fires List (23K PDF)
2006 CAL FIRE Fire Causes (93K PDF)
Esperanza Accident Report
Gov. Schwarzenegger Signs Executive Order to Expand Statewide Firefighting Efforts, Calls on Californians to Take Common Sense Fire Prevention Measures
CAL FIRE Units Open Fire Season for Northern Part of State
CAL FIRE Prepared For Fire Season Opener on June 5 Staff and Equipment Deployed to Fight Wildfires
CAL FIRE Firefighters Return from Mexico
Gov. Schwarzenegger Declares State of Emergency for San Bernardino County
Gov. Schwarzenegger Visits Firefighters in Redding
Gov. Schwarzenegger Meets with California Firefighters in Redding
CAL FIRE OV-10A Airtactical Plane Crash
Governor Schwarzenegger Issues Statement on Death of Three United States Forest Service Firefighters Battling Wildfires in San Bernardino County
Gov. Schwarzenegger Proclaims State of Emergency for Ventura County
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2005
2005 Fire Season Summary
2005 Large Fires List (19K PDF)
Governor
Accident Claims Life of Firefighter, Injures Two Crew Members
CDF Supports Hurricane Disasters of 2005
Gov. Schwarzenegger Signs Executive Order to Expand Statewide Fire Fighting Efforts - Calls on Californians to Take Common Sense Fire Prevention Measures
S. CA. Airbase Relocation Evaluation (2005)
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2004
2004 Fire Season Summary
2004 Large Fires List
CDF Red Sheet Fire Season Safety Briefing (2004)
2004 Fire Season Outlook
Eva Schicke Fatality and Firefighter Injuries (September 2004)
State Responsibility Area (SRA) Fee Issue
Serious Accident Investigation Report (Marysville Fireworks Display - July 4, 2004) (134K PDF)
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2003
2003 CA Fire Siege - Video; Blue Ribbon Commission Information; Cedar Fire Fatality; CA Siege - The Story
2003 Fire Season Summary
2003 Large Fires List
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2002
2002 Fire Season Summary
2002 Large Fires List
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2001
2001 Fire Season Summary
2001 Large Fires List
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2000
2000 Large Fires List
2000 Fire Season Summary
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1999
1999 Fire Season Summary
1999 Large Fire List