Norte Fire in Orange County Burns at Least 465 Acres
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“NORTE FIRE IN ORANGE COUNTY BURNS AT LEAST 465 ACRE”
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Topic poll · all networksWhat should most protect Norte Fire neighborhoods?
CA wildfire suppression first topped $1B in fiscal year 2017-18.
CAL FIRE's annual suppression budget has since routinely exceeded $1 billion. By 2021, total statewide wildfire costs — including damage, evacuation, and rebuilding — were estimated at $10B+ per major fire season.
Topic poll · all networksShould CA expand prescribed burns to cut wildfire risk?
Topic poll · all networksHas Orange County done enough to prep for wind-driven wildfires?
Topic poll · all networksWhat will most determine if the Norte Fire gets contained?
Orange County Fire Authority protects 23 cities with 1,400+ staff.
Founded in 1995, OCFA formed when Orange County cities consolidated fire services after fiscal and coordination challenges. It covers roughly 800 sq. miles and responds to over 120,000 calls per year, one of California's largest agencies.
