Lake County Fire Safe Council

11/07/2026

8600 Block of Bonham Rd, Lower Lake

11/05/2026

Prescribed Burn Operations Near Lakeport on Soda Bay Rd in Zone Lake-E101

A private, permitted prescribed burn is active along Soda Bay Road near Lakeport in Zone Lake-E101, with smoke visible from communities around Clear Lake.

There is no emergency.

Fire personnel are monitoring. The operation is expected to conclude by late afternoon today.

10/31/2026

📢 PUBLIC SAFETY NOTICE — NATIONWIDE EMERGENCY ALERT SYSTEM TEST

Mark your calendar for Tuesday, November 17, 2026. FEMA, in coordination with the FCC, will conduct a nationwide Emergency Alert System (EAS) test at approximately:

🕑 2:20 p.m. Eastern
🕐 1:20 p.m. Central
🕛 12:20 p.m. Mountain
🕚 11:20 a.m. Pacific

📺 WHAT TO EXPECT
Participating television and radio stations, cable systems, satellite services, and wireline video providers will briefly interrupt programming. The interruption is expected to last about one minute, followed by a return to normal programming.

The message will identify itself as a nationwide test. FEMA will distribute English and Spanish versions; what you hear or see may vary by station and provider.

📱 WILL CELLPHONES SOUND?
No. Wireless Emergency Alerts to cellphones are not part of this test.

✅ NO PUBLIC ACTION IS REQUIRED
This is a scheduled readiness test to help identify technical or operational problems before the system is needed during a real emergency. Federal law requires nationwide testing at least once every three years.

📅 BACKUP DATE
If an actual emergency or significant weather event requires postponement, the backup date is Thursday, December 3, 2026.

Please share this notice so family, friends, and neighbors know what to expect.

🛡️ SAFETY MESSAGE
Recognize the test, stay informed, and continue taking real emergency warnings seriously. Use this reminder to review your household emergency plan and local alert subscriptions.

Source: FEMA and FCC Public Notice DA 26-989.

10/27/2026

Always be prepared and have a plan in place, just in case!

10/21/2026

The Tribal EcoRestoration Alliance and Lake Cal-TREX partners will be conducting ecocultural broadcast burns from Tuesday, October 20, through Friday October 23, 2026 in the Loch Lomond and Bonanza Springs areas near Cobb, CA, on the lands of Middletown Rancheria Pomo Indians of California and Big Valley Band of Pomo Indians. Smoke may be visible to residents and highway travelers along Highway 175, Loch Lomond Rd, and surrounding roads. The goals of the burns include supporting capacity building and training around ecocultural fire in Lake County, building a positive relationship with local Tribes, reducing fuel loading and making the community more resilient during wildfires, and reintroducing low-intensity fire to heritage Black oaks and mature conifer trees.

Burn dates are subject to change or cancellation due to weather or other conditions.

For updates, please subscribe to notifications for these incidents in the Watch Duty app:
https://share.watchduty.org/i/123481?ts=1791241810000
https://share.watchduty.org/i/123482?ts=1791242109000

This is a fully permitted burn; DO NOT CALL 911. If conditions such as weather or vegetation are not conducive to burning, the burn will be rescheduled.

Ignitions are anticipated to begin mid-morning with firing operations concluding by late afternoon. People traveling near the burn area may see smoke on the day of the burn. In the event the public smells smoke, they are urged to take precautions and use common sense to reduce any harmful health effects by limiting outdoor activities. Local residents are advised to close windows and doors to prevent smoke from entering their homes. There is potential for some residual smoke overnight and into the following days. The burn area will continue to be patrolled until all heat has been extinguished.

For more information about the Lake Cal-TREX, visit www.TribalEcoRestoration.org/trex

10/14/2026

🚩 A Red Flag Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service for portions of Lake County from 4:00 am on Thursday morning until 2:00pm on Thursday afternoon. A fire weather watch will then be in effect after that through Friday afternoon.

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior.

For more information from U.S. National Weather Service (NWS): https://forecast.weather.gov/showsigwx.php?warnzone=CAZ120&warncounty=CAC033&firewxzone=CAZ419&local_place1=6%20Miles%20NE%20Clearlake%20CA&product1=Red+Flag+Warning&lat=39.0132&lon=-122.5511

10/14/2026

10/08/2026

NEW CAL FIRE APP: Cal Fire is launching a new mobile app that will offer users wildfire and disaster updates in real time.

The free app is called AwareCA. Cal Fire says it will keep communities informed with incident updates, including interactive emergency maps, evacuation zones, road closures and other hazard notices.

More than fires, the app will cover a wide range of emergencies, including floods, earthquakes and severe weather.

You can find more information on how to download in the comments.

10/01/2026

WILDLAND FIRE LINE OF DUTY DEATHS IN HISTORY
On this day in history September 29, 1987
Helitack Firefighter Denis Cullins (31) - Helitack with Cal Fire/CDF was assigned to the “Lauder Fire” near Willits, California
When he and other members of his crew were entrapped and overrun by the fire. The crew deployed fire shelters, but Cullins was killed. Numerous other firefighters suffered burn injuries, but survived.

10/01/2026

🌧️ El Niño Town Hall: What Could It Mean for Lake County?
The Lake County Community Risk Reduction Authority invites residents to a virtual Town Hall to learn about the potential impacts of El Niño on Lake County this winter and how our community can prepare.

📅 Wednesday, October 14, 2026
⏰ 6:00 p.m.
💻 Live via Zoom

Hear from local and regional experts about the developing El Niño event and potential impacts to Clear Lake, wildfire burn scars, flooding, and other areas of concern. Presenters will also discuss emergency preparedness, signing up for emergency alerts, the National Flood Insurance Program, and local flood mitigation projects.

❓ Please Submit Questions for the Panelists Prior to the El Niño Town Hall
• To ensure the speakers can address as many questions from residents as possible during the 60 minute El Niño Town Hall, you can submit questions online at: https://forms.gle/nAPPzitvAxtjB5TE7

💻 Join via Zoom:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82662375305
+1 669 900 6833 US, Meeting ID: 826 6237 5305
📍 Those without online access may also watch the Zoom presentation at the Upper Lake Grange, 9355 Government Street, Upper Lake. Presenters will participate remotely.

Once the Town Hall is concluded, it will be uploaded to the Lake County Community Risk Reduction Authority’s YouTube channel at: https://www.youtube.com/

Preparing before winter weather arrives can make a difference. Join the conversation and learn what you can do to help keep yourself, your family, and your property prepared.