Governor Gavin Newsom Tours Sierra Fuel Break, Highlights Agreement with Legislative Leaders on Wildfire Package April 8, 2021

Governor Newsom visited a fuel break (April 8, 2021) made possible by executive action in 2019 that helped firefighters respond to last year’s devastating Creek Fire, The fuel break near the Fresno County community of Shaver Lake protected a subdivision and was one of five projects in the area that contributed to fire suppression efforts during the Creek Fire, which ignited September 4 and burned nearly 380,000 acres. These fuel breaks were vital in disrupting fire behavior and slowing fire progression which, as designed, allowed firefighters time for additional preparation around communities and fire suppression.