The five-year average of acres burned through mid-July is about 39,000, Cal Fire said last week. “We are not just in a fire season, but we are in a fire year,” Joe Tyler, director of the ...

People looking for information on California wildfires can now get help from artificial intelligence. Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday announced the new 'Ask CAL FIRE' chatbot, which is now live on Cal ...

“In an era of fast-moving wildfires, fast-moving information is essential,” said CAL FIRE Director and Fire Chief Joe Tyler. “Tools like this help ensure Californians from all walks of life ...

"It only takes us to reflect on what we have seen in the last decade across California to know what we are getting into in 2025," warned Cal Fire director and fire chief Joe Tyler ...

Newsom's office said it is designed to answer commonly asked questions and to direct users to Cal Fire web pages for more in-depth information. The chatbot can also give information on fires in ...