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Register For OC Fire Watch Symposium, Prepare For Upcoming Fire Season

Orange County residents can register for the symposium, which will be held Saturday, May 6 at the Quail Hill Community Center in Irvine.

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IRVINE, CA — Orange County residents can get wildfire ready as Orange County Fire Watch prepares to host the 2023 Fire Watch Symposium on Saturday, May 6.

At the symposium, attendees will be educated about the upcoming fire season and the steps being taken by local agencies and organizations to prepare for potential wildfires in the county.

Participants will hear presentations from fire prevention specialists, wildland resource planners, park rangers and fire agency representatives.

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The event will also feature a keynote presentation from National Weather Service Meteorologist, Alex Tardy, who will share information on the recent storms and heavy rains.

The event is open to the public, and residents can attend in-person or stream online from the Irvine Ranch Conservancy's YouTube page.

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The Fire Watch Symposium takes place from 7:30 a.m. to noon on Saturday, May 6 at the Quail Hill Community Center in Irvine. For more information or to register, please click here.

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