Every year we hold our breath during the days before and after the 4th of July. One only look at the catastrophe in Malibu and Altadena to remember how devastating wildfires can be. As you celebrate the 4th, we remind you that fireworks are illegal in all cities surrounding the Puente-Chino Hills Wildlife Corridor. Fireworks are the leading cause of wildfires in July.
Wildfires are a constant concern in the Puente-Chino Hills Wildlife Corridor. Prop 4 will help us take necessary preventative steps to reduce ignitions and create a more natural fire frequency.
Here is the second in a three part series on wildfires in Orange County. This article focuses on Chino Hills State Park and how it has an unnatural fire frequency. Too many fires burning the land is having big impacts on the plants and animals–all the reasons the park was protected. View the Voice of OC article.
This map shows the Fire Frequency in and around Chino Hills State Park between 1914-2018. Download the Fire Frequency Map as a PDF.