Tag: fire
CalFire suspends burn permits in Santa Clara County
California has already experienced an unusually early start to fire season amidst an ongoing drought and historically low rainfall and reservoir levels. While wildfires...
George Huang appointed as Morgan Hill’s new fire chief
CalFire this week announced the appointment of George Huang as Unit Chief of the Santa Clara Unit, which is based in Morgan Hill. Under...
CalFire: Prevent fires and injuries this Thanksgiving
With Thanksgiving near, the Morgan Hill Fire Department, South Santa Clara County Fire District and Cal Fire are warning residents about the many dangers...
CalFire to conduct controlled burns in Coe Park
CalFire will be conducting a series of controlled burns over the coming months in Henry W. Coe State Park in an effort to reduce...
Wildfire prevention bill becomes law
Gov. Gavin Newsom this week signed a bill that will require the state to establish a long-term fire prevention action plan “to ensure statewide...
Morgan Hill fire chief recognized for SCU Complex leadership
In late August 2020—deep into one of the most devastating fire seasons in California’s history—Morgan Hill Fire Chief Jake Hess was challenged with trying...
Photos: Grass fire in San Martin burns six acres
A fire in San Martin burned about six acres of vegetation Friday afternoon.
The fire was reported about 2:30pm July 23 in the area of...
Grass fire contained on Dunne Ave.
Firefighters on June 14 contained two vegetation fires in southern Santa Clara Valley, including a grass fire near the intersection of Dunne Avenue and...
Burn permits suspended in Santa Clara County
Starting May 17, CalFire has suspended all burn permits for the region that includes Santa Clara County as California enters drought conditions and what...
Burn permits required as of May 1
Starting May 1, a permit from the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CalFire) is required for any outdoor open burning in Santa...
