According to the National Wildlife Federation, global snow melts are occurring one to four weeks earlier now than they had 50 years ago. While this increase may seem small, its impact is significant.įirst, spring runoff is occurring earlier in the year. According to the Union of Concerned Scientists, average temperatures in the United States have increased by two degrees since 1970. Rising temperatures and climate change are responsible for increased wildfire risks across the state of California. While autumn rain typically takes place well before these winds arrive in California, over the years, there has been an increasing delay in the wet season. Additionally, these winds can carry embers for extraordinary distances. Santa Ana winds are an infamous factor for wildfires in California due to the fanning effects that they have on fire. In some cases, these winds can reach hurricane strength, with winds up to 74 miles per hour and gusts up to 85 miles per hour. Santa Ana winds typically have a speed of 40 miles per hour. Here’s what you need to know: Santa Ana winds. However, humans also play a role in the risk factors that contribute to California fire season. The state’s unique climate is the main reason why the fire season is inevitable. Northern California, wildfires tend to spread in the same ways across the state. Northern and Southern California are most susceptible to wildfires during these months.Īlthough the risk factors may differ in Southern California vs. These fires took place as far apart as Napa Valley to San Diego. Hot and dry summer temperatures followed by little to no rain can contribute to dried vegetation, which causes more destructive fires in September and October.Īccording to the California Department of Forestry & Fire Protection, of the 20 most destructive wildfires in California history, 12 of them took place in September and October. Additionally, while more fires may take place in July, these fires typically result in less damage overall when considering acres burned. The autumn months are most susceptible to wildfire due to the dry, fierce winds that blow across the state. Contrary to popular belief, however, September and October are the most vulnerable months for wildfires, with peak fire season running from July-October. Many people mistakenly believe that peak fire season takes place during the hot summer. Thank you for supporting firefighters and their families.įor information on evacuations please visit the Butte County Office of Emergency Management Evacuation Information website. The BUT stands for Butte, the BR stands for Bangor and 924 is the zone number. For example, fire station 55 in Bangor is located at 7540 Oro-Bangor Highway. It is important to remember the last three numbers of the zone, as every zone has a different number and no two are the same. These zones will be used during a fire or other emergency requiring evacuations in our county. In the fall of 2020, Butte County Sheriff's Office Emergency Managers began working with CAL FIRE, Butte County Geographical Information Systems (GIS) and Butte County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue, creating Evacuation Zones for all of Butte County. Click the "Burning" tab for all the guidelines for Residential Dooryard Burning in Butte County.īutte County Cooperative Fire Protection Annual ReportĬlick the picture below to view the 2022 Annual Report Burn Permits To Be Suspended in Butte CountyĮffective June 26, 2023, CAL FIRE/Butte County Fire Department will suspend all permits for Residential Dooryard Burning.
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