The California Fire Foundation announced $680,000 in wildfire safety grants to local fire departments, fire agencies and community groups. Departments in Glenn, Tehama and Colusa counties are included in areas receiving funding, according to a news release from Pacific Gas & Electric Co.
The grants are part of the Wildfire Safety and Preparedness Program and will fund personal protective equipment, specialized firefighting equipment, and programs for vegetation mitigation and fuel reduction.
In Colusa County, the Williams Fire Protection Authority will receive $7,000. In Glenn County, Artois Fire Protection District ($10,000), Bayliss Fire Protection District ($7,500), Elk Creek Fire Protection District ($30,000), and Ord Bend Fire Protection District ($7,500) received funding.