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Wondering about the smoke differences between wildfires and prescribed fires? This video dives into the science! While both emit smoke, prescribed fires help prevent catastrophic wildfires, returning California to a more natural fire interval. With carefully planned management, beneficial fires minimize health and environmental impacts, unlike the prolonged smoke from wildfires. Download the California Smoke Spotter app via the link below for local updates and info on how to protect yourself fro

13K views · 129 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