Current Fire Information

 

Current Wildfires:

There are no wildfires burning in Point Reyes National Seashore at this time.

 

Most Recent Wildfires

Woodward Fire

On Monday, August 17, 2020, lightning started a wildfire, which was named the 4-5 Fire, north of the junction of Woodward Valley Trail and the Coast Trail. On Tuesday, August 18, a second fire, initially named the 4-6 Fire and later renamed the Woodward Fire, was found nearby and, aided by gusty winds, quickly grew in size. By Thursday, October 1, 2020, the Woodward Fire was 100% contained at 4,929 acres in size. The Woodward Fire was declared out on Tuesday, January 12, 2021. Visit our Woodward Fire page for more information.

Light Fire

The Light Fire burned 5.6 acres at the end of the Point Reyes peninsula, on a north-facing slope that was very close to the lighthouse apartments. The fire was reported at 10:35 am on the morning of Sunday, September 27, 2020, and was apparently caused by a downed power line. At 6 pm on Monday, September 28, the fire was declared contained and controlled.

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Prescribed Fires:

There are no prescribed fires planned for or burning in Point Reyes National Seashore at this time.

Fires Outside the Park

• Information about fires to which the Marin County Fire Department is responding is available on their Twitter page (requires a Twitter/X account to view recent posts).
• A map and information about fires in California under the jurisdiction of the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) is available on the CAL Fire Active Incidents page.
• Information about fires at other National Park Service sites is available on NPS Fire News.
• Information about large fires throughout the U.S. is available on InciWeb.
• The national Situation Report (PDF - file size changes daily) provides a summary of fire activity across the U.S. by geographic area.

 

Daily Fire Danger Rating:

Call 415-464-5100 x2 x1 to find out what today's fire danger is.

Depending on the current fire danger, the following types of heat sources will be permitted (YES) or prohibited (NO):

Fire Danger Rating	Self-contained gas stoves	Park provided grills in designated picnic areas	Self-contained charcoal barbecues (e.g., Webers)	Beach fires
LOW	YES	YES	YES	YES
MODERATE	YES	YES	YES	YES
HIGH	YES	YES	YES	NO
VERY HIGH	YES	NO	NO	NO
EXTREME or RED FLAG WARNING	YES	NO	NO	NO

Under high, very high, and extreme fire danger conditions:

• Mt. Vision Road is closed to vehicle traffic.

Under very high and extreme fire danger conditions:

• Smoking is banned on all park trails and in backcountry areas in the park.

At all times, regardless of current fire danger:

• Permits are required for beach fires in the national seashore and may be obtained from our Beach Fires page or at park visitor centers.
• Fires must at all times be maintained in a safe condition that does not threaten any person, natural, or structural feature.
• Never leave a fire unattended.
• Extinguish all fires with water prior to departure.
• Ground fires (e.g., fires built on solid ground) are not permitted.
• Firewood gathering is prohibited.
• The possession or discharge of fireworks is prohibited.
• Report all wildfires immediately.
• Ask a park ranger for further information.

10 Tips to Prevent Wildfires

Nationally, almost 9 out of 10 wildfires are caused by humans. These preventable wildfires threaten lives, property, and our precious natural resources. Whether you're a first-time visitor or a public land pro, you play a valuable role in preventing wildfires and protecting our natural resources. Please read and share these 10 Tips to Prevent Wildfires to help prevent wildfires and spread the word about #TeamPublicLands, the Department of the Interior's campaign to encourage responsible recreation.

What is a Red Flag Warning?

Red Flag Warnings are issued by the National Weather Service when weather conditions are right for extreme wildfire events. These are days with sustained or gusty winds, and hot and dry conditions, that make wildfires more likely to ignite and spread rapidly. During these times extreme caution is urged by all residents. This is the time to stay on high alert, watch the news, and prepare for evacuation if needed.

Learn about:

• What to Do During a Red Flag Warning (from Fire Safe Marin)
• Activities to Avoid during a Red Flag Warning (from the County of Sonoma's Department of Emergency Management's Emergency Readiness, Response and Recovery website)
• Vehicle safety practices for wildfire prevention (from Cal Fire's Ready For Wildfire website)

Weather Forecasts:

National Weather Service forecast for Bear Valley/Olema, CA
National Weather Service Fire Weather Planning Forecast for the San Francisco Bay Area and Central California Coast
National Weather Service San Francisco Bay Area/Monterey Forecast Office Fire Weather Zones
National Weather Service San Francisco Bay Area/Monterey Forecast Office
National Weather Service California Fire Weather
National Weather Service National Fire Weather Page

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