Today's Fire Danger Level
Low fire danger level means:
Fires spread slowly and are typically limited by terrain. Most plants won’t ignite easily from sparks. Flames creep along the ground but rarely move beyond the original ignition point, making any blazes easy to contain and extinguish.
Fire season is every season.Join us in protecting Catalina Island
Be Fire Free For Fox Sake
The Catalina Island Conservancy is strengthening the Island’s climate resilience, reducing invasive species and restoring fire-resistant native habitats. We all have a role in keeping Catalina safe. Will you do your part to prevent human-caused wildfires?
Wildfire Prevention Tips
Do your part to protect Catalina’s wildlands. Follow these tips to reduce human-caused wildfires and keep the Island and its wildlife safe.
Campfire Cold
Before You Go.
Douse, stir and repeat until the ashes are cold to the touch before you leave.
Cook Smart
Use a camp stove with the flame kept low in designated campground cooking areas.
Create a Personal
Fire-Safe Zone
Clear at least six feet around your campfire or stove with no dry grass, leaves or gear nearby.
Windy? Skip the Flames.
Avoid campfires or barbecues on windy days. Even a tiny ember can travel far and wide and ignite dry grass and brush.
Flames Out on Red Flag Days
All open flames are banned Island-wide during Red Flag Warnings.
No Smoking. No Fireworks. Ever.
There is absolutely no smoking allowed in the Island’s wildlands and no fireworks ever Catalina Island.
Meet the Mascot
Her Story is Just Beginning
For more than 50 years, the Catalina Island Conservancy has cared for and shared 88% of the Island’s approximately 48,000 acres with visitors, researchers and learners of all ages.
Our mascot is inspired by the Catalina Island fox, a native subspecies that rebounded from near extinction through conservation and community support as one of the fastest recoveries in Endangered Species Act history.
“Be Fire Free For Fox Sake” is our call to protect native habitats and wildlife, reduce wildfire risk and help build a fire-resilient community.
Her Story So FarFire Danger Level Last Updated: September 29, 2025, at 12:30 a.m.
NWS Alerts Last Checked: September 30, 2025, at 12:26 a.m.
The fire danger level is provided for general public awareness on Catalina Island Conservancy lands, and is based on the Los Angeles County Fire Department’s Burning Index (BI) for Catalina Island. Local weather, terrain or fuel conditions may increase fire risk beyond what is shown. Always use caution and adjust your activities as needed. Fire season is every season.
You are responsible for monitoring conditions and avoiding any actions that could ignite a fire. Always have a means of extinguishing a fire immediately available, such as water, a fire extinguisher or hand tools. If a fire starts, call 911 right away, or notify the nearest Catalina Island Conservancy staff member if cell service is not available. Do not delay notification while attempting to put out the fire.
