Cal Fire just declared early Red Flag conditions across the Sacramento Valley and Sierra foothills — weeks ahead of the historical average. With Diablo Winds already active, snowpack is 6% of the average, and an insurance market in upheaval, the 2026 fire season is here early. We put together a complete NorCal homeowner checklist covering defensible space, evacuation planning, document prep, and what to do in the first 24 hours after a fire.

Category: Fire

Tags: fire season 2026 fire preparedness defensible space wildfire checklist homeowner safety