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13K views · 128 reactions | Californians and concerned loved ones can now get near-real-time updates on wildfire incidents through CAL FIRE’s newly upgraded incident map, available at fire.ca.gov. The incident map now offers rapid updates on wildfire acreage and containment, incident maps, evacuation information, and aircraft flight paths. Stay up-to-date like never before. Video created by CAL FIRE/Riverside County Fire Department | CAL FIRE | Facebook

Meet a key player in wildland firefighting: the Pump Operator! This video dives into their essential responsibilities, focusing on maintaining a continuous flow of water from the source, through the pump, and up to the firefighters working on the controlled burn piles on the East-West Connector fuels reduction project. See how they ensure that crews uphill have the critical water access needed to saturate the surrounding “green” areas, a vital tactic for containing the fire’s spread and keeping