# @calfire on Instagram

- **Type:** Image
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DbYVU6_nSOK
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/68645603-calfire-instagram
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/postThumbnails/6ef483c5e3.jpg
- **Posted:** 2026-07-29T14:30:30.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** CAL FIRE (@calfire) — https://gondola.cc/calfire

## Caption

🔥 Ever wonder how wildfires get their names?

It's not about size or severity: it's about location.

The first responding agency names the fire, usually after nearby roads. The name must be simple, unique, and appropriate. It may also be named after significant creeks, ridges, or landmarks.

This system helps firefighters, dispatchers, partner agencies, media, and the public quickly identify and track an incident, especially when multiple fires are burning at once.

#CALFIRE #WildfireSafety #KnowYourFire #ReadyForWildfire #California

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## Tags

readyforwildfire, wildfiresafety, calfire, california, knowyourfire

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