Lake California Firewise - Don't Let It Burn

08/21/2026

Lots of changes in the future for homeowners!

On Aug. 19, 2026, The California Board of Forestry and Fire Protection has approved final draft regulations for Zone 0 defensible space, a new set of wildfire s

08/18/2026

08/03/2026

🔥 Wildfire season is here—don’t wait until it’s too late!
Protect your home and property with professional wildfire mitigation and defensible space services from Grind Fire Defense.
📞 Call us today at 530-564-1039 to schedule your property assessment!
🌲 Locally owned. Experienced. Ready to help protect what matters most.

07/20/2026

06/28/2026

Calling all volunteers!
Our Lake California volunteer Firewise team would like your help if you can run and/or have any yard equipment, have a dump trailer, or can lift any debris! Our future defensible space days depend on our community!
Please send me your contact information if you would like to be contacted for our future Defensible
Space clean up days.
Ashleigh Conley 530-356-1644

06/24/2026

See attached news release about a scheduled prescribed burn.

06/24/2026

CAL FIRE’s Tehama-Glenn Unit and Bengard Ranch are scheduled to conduct a 134-acre prescribed burn south of Lake California on June 29 to reduce wildfire fuels, protect the community, and

06/21/2026

Wildfire season is just beginning, and being prepared can make all the difference.

It’s important to make sure you’re ready to evacuate quickly if needed. 

Steps To Follow:

🔥 Pack Essentials: Include water, non-perishable food, medications, and important documents.

🔥 Add Emergency Supplies:Bring a flashlight, extra batteries, and a first-aid kit.

🔥 Plan for Pets: Don’t forget pet food, water, and any necessary supplies.

🔥 Prepare Extra Clothing:Pack weather-appropriate clothing and sturdy shoes.

🔥 Choose a Convenient Location: Store your kit in an easily accessible spot for quick retrieval.

By preparing an emergency evacuation kit, you’re setting yourself and your family up to stay safe and contributing to community resilience during wildfire season.

05/09/2026

Here is our 2026 work reporting form for all residents. Renters or owners. Have you done any yard work or home hardening around your home? Have you cleaned your gutters, mowed your lawn, trimmed trees, cleaned up leaves, etc?
All work like this helps us keep our Firewise certificate!
Please take a moment to fill out this form for any work you have done so far this year. We will be posting this form again and it is also available in the POA office.
Thank you for your support in keeping our community fire safe!

Please fill out this form any time you do work to prevent fire around your home and community. Examples of this are: cutting and trimming trees and bushes, cleaning rain gutters, removing dry leaves, broken branches, pine needles, wood chips, cutting down and removing dead trees, w**d whacking, kill...