Lessons Learned from the Palisades and Eaton Fires Yana Valachovic, County Director- Forest Advisor at University of California Cooperative Extension leads a one-hour webinar of her findings from the Palisades and Eaton Fires. Many houses still stand among the blocks of fire-ravaged neighborhoods of both the Palisades and Eaton Fire footprints, each offering clues about […]
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Summary: Early Insights from Field Observations (March 6, 2025) The Palisades and Eaton Fires collectively scorched approximately 60 square miles, resulting in the tragic loss of at least 29 lives and the destruction of over 16,000 structures. From Wildfire to Conflagration: Strong Santa Ana winds fueled an extreme fire weather setup and, once an ignition
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Thank you, Mayor Penny Sylvester, for putting on this event and prioritizing Emergency Preparedness in Agoura Hills.
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Thank You, Thank You, Thank You! The Agoura Hills Fire Safe Council wants to express our deep gratitude to the dedicated firefighters who put their lives on the line to protect our lives and property. After 24 days of fire, the Palisades and Eaton wildfires in Los Angeles are now 100% contained. As wildfires continue
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We are working hard to keep you safe! The last couple of weeks have been overwhelming—devastating to our neighbors who lost so much, and stressful to those of us who endured the power outages and evacuations. The Agoura Hills Fire Safe Council is dedicated to helping protect life and property from wildfire. Our singular focus
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2024 FIRE PREVENTION WEEK – OCTOBER 6 – 12 Smoke Alarms: Make Them Work For You! In June of each year, The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) announces a new theme for Fire Prevention Week. This year’s campaign strives to educate everyone about the importance of having working smoke alarms in the home. In the webinar
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DSpace is not Deep Space – DSpace means defensible space! Embers, not the main firefront, are the leading cause of home ignitions during a wildfire. The DSpace around your home offers you practical ways to protect your home from wildfire. Defensible space is the buffer between your structure and the surrounding area. Adequate defensible space
NFPA free safety tip sheet Lithium-ion batteries power a number of items used every day, from cell phones to laptops, along with scooters, golf carts, and electric vehicles. Fires involving these batteries and floods are nothing new, but it is an increasingly common danger as more and more drivers choose electric over gasoline. “The danger
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Training Completed! The volunteer leadership of your Agoura Hills Fire Safe Council has recently completed training from the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS) and the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE). The training, totaling five days, included the most up-to-date research and information on wildfire prevention. Your Fire Safe
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September is National Preparedness Month We have entered into “Fire Season,” although today many believe Fire Season in California is all year round. A Red Flag Day is a day when the National Weather Service (NWS) or a Fire Chief declares that the risk of fire is high due to a combination of weather conditions
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