Several small fires have started over the past month in locations throughout Napa County. Fuel breaks and good defensible space have proved to be incredibly important and have allowed firefighters to get these fires out before they spread or become big fires. The video below highlights some key take-aways from the Coombsville fire that ignited on July 6, 2023.
Wildfire Fuels Mapper Reports
Download your personal Wildfire Fuels Mapper Report to better understand your land, reduce fuels, and protect your community. Visit the Napa County Wildfire Fuel Mapper website today for maps, reports, and information to help reduce wildfire hazard.
Updates to the reports are in progress and that maps will be available for download in mid September.
Apply for Funding to Manage Vegetation on Your Property to Create Defensible Space
We have grant funding to help you afford the cost of managing vegetation to reduce wildfire risk to residential buildings. We are reimbursing residents for 50% of the cost of new qualifying defensible space projects, up to a maximum of $3,500 per property. This cost share reimbursement program is available to Napa County residents in or near High and Very High Fire Hazard Severity zones. Apply today.
Get Involved In Your FSC
We invite you to learn more about your local Fire Safe Council and how you can help protect your property and the community.
Support Our Efforts
All our work is funded by grants and/or public contributions. We need your help to make Napa County as safe as possible from wildfires and save lives.
Our Programs
Napa Firewise has many active programs available to those residing in Napa County. These projects are designed to mitigate wildfires in Napa County and many include grant funding to help residents make their homes safer.
For a look at the implementation of projects, view our calendar.