Cal Fire news - Today's latest updates - CBS Sacramento
California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Thursday the addition of two Firehawk helicopters to strengthen that state's firefighting capabilities. Jul 31, 2025 -
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- California has expanded its aerial firefighting capabilities, including new Firehawk helicopters, to bolster firefighting efforts across the state. This expansion was announced by the governor and aims to improve response times and effectiveness in active wildfires.[1][2]
- Cal Fire continues to report on active fires such as the Pickett Fire in Napa County, noting ongoing containment efforts and evacuation management as conditions evolve. Local officials have been updating containment percentages and resource deployments as crews work to control the blaze.[4][1]
- California is investing in technology and data-driven tools for wildfire management, including AI-powered information tools to deliver real-time updates to residents and incident responders. These initiatives are part of broader efforts to modernize state firefighting operations.[3]
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