Fire Danger
Fire rating for:
Regions
Orange County Coastal
Orange County Inland
Santa Ana Mountains
Please refer to the Cleveland National Forest’s site. Click Here
Adjective Ratings Definition
| Low | Fires do not start easily from sparks or embers, but may be started by concentrated heat sources such as lightning, torches or debris burning. Grass fires may burn freely, even after rain, but fires in brush and woods burn slowly or smolder. |
| Moderate | Fires start easily from most causes. Unattended brush and campfires are likely to escape. Fires spread rapidly and may burn intensely on slopes. Fires may become serious and difficult to control if not attacked successfully while small. |
| High | Fires start quickly, spread furiously, and burn intensely. All fires are potentially serious. Fire whirlwinds and embers causing spot fires ahead of the main fire are common, even from smaller fires. Attacking the flames directly is rarely possible and may be dangerous. Priorities will be protecting life and property. Evacuations will likely be necessary. |
NOTE: This forecast is general in nature. Local weather and fuel conditions may increase fire danger in your specific area. It is your responsibility to monitor conditions and stop or avoid any operations that could start a fire.
Always ensure you have a method of extinguishing a fire should it start (water supply, fire extinguisher, hand tools, etc.) immediately available. If a fire starts, notify the local fire agency immediately.
DO NOT delay notification while attempting to extinguish the fire. If you have any additional questions, or would like more information on how Fire Danger Ratings are determined, please contact Orange County Fire Authority Pre-Fire Management/Fire Behavior Decision Support at (714) 573-6170.