LAKE COUNTY — CAL FIRE”s Sonoma-Lake-Napa Unit will transition out of fire season effective 8 a.m. Monday in light of the recent rains and cooler temperatures.
The onset of cooler, wetter weather allows CAL FIRE to reduce staffing through release of seasonal employees, closure of select facilities and release of local fixed-wing aircraft.
CAL FIRE is prepared to increase staffing and provide statewide response if weather or fire activity dictate.
The Sonoma-Lake-Napa Unit responded to more than 530 wildfires in Lake, Sonoma, Napa, Yolo, Solano and Colusa counties during the peak season.
Although the unit had four wildfires exceeding 1,000 acres, the vast majority of blazes were smaller than 10 acres because of aggressive initial attack by CAL FIRE and local fire agencies.
The requirement for CAL FIRE burn permits also expires with the end of fire season. Property owners interested in conducting control burns should check with Lake County fire agencies and air quality officials before burning to ensure they meet all fire and air-pollution permit requirements.
