Tim Walton
@photo1prod.bsky.social
Freelance Cameraman, News, Documentary, Part 107 Drone Pilot, Stock Footage Provider, contributing Cal Fire Photographer.
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Tim Walton
@photo1prod.bsky.social
· Nov 9
Testing the video support here on BlueSky with the May Aurora Timelapse, cheers!
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Folks are remarking on how this persistent Central Valley fog is "unprecedented." But that is *very* far from reality! While Nov is fairly early season for this pattern, dense & frigid "tule fogs" actually used to be *more* common, lasting days or even weeks in decades past. #CAwx
November 29, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Folks are remarking on how this persistent Central Valley fog is "unprecedented." But that is *very* far from reality! While Nov is fairly early season for this pattern, dense & frigid "tule fogs" actually used to be *more* common, lasting days or even weeks in decades past. #CAwx
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Despite recent rains, much of California remain primed for fire. This recent multi-agency response displays our ongoing readiness to react as the wildfire threat remains. Do your part by continuing to be careful with fire and preparing a go bag. #ReadyForWildfire
November 4, 2025 at 1:07 AM
Despite recent rains, much of California remain primed for fire. This recent multi-agency response displays our ongoing readiness to react as the wildfire threat remains. Do your part by continuing to be careful with fire and preparing a go bag. #ReadyForWildfire
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New video 🔥 “Three Burns—The 2025 Butler Wildfire” showcases how local partners used prescribed and cultural burns to protect homes during the Butler Fire. A historic, successful community response built on years of partnership and trust.
Watch here:
Watch here:
Three Burns - The 2025 Butler Wildfire
In order to protect homes during the this summer’s Butler Fire on the Salmon River in Siskiyou County, local organizations with All Hands All Lands program…
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October 14, 2025 at 7:00 PM
New video 🔥 “Three Burns—The 2025 Butler Wildfire” showcases how local partners used prescribed and cultural burns to protect homes during the Butler Fire. A historic, successful community response built on years of partnership and trust.
Watch here:
Watch here:
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Some sights and sounds from NO KINGS in Grass Valley California, Oct 18, 25
October 19, 2025 at 3:55 AM
Some sights and sounds from NO KINGS in Grass Valley California, Oct 18, 25
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Yesterday, we honored the firefighters who made the ultimate sacrifice protecting Californians.
Since 2002, more than 1,500 names have been added to the California Firefighters Memorial in Capitol Park—including five from CAL FIRE this year. Their courage and service will never be forgotten.
Since 2002, more than 1,500 names have been added to the California Firefighters Memorial in Capitol Park—including five from CAL FIRE this year. Their courage and service will never be forgotten.
October 5, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Yesterday, we honored the firefighters who made the ultimate sacrifice protecting Californians.
Since 2002, more than 1,500 names have been added to the California Firefighters Memorial in Capitol Park—including five from CAL FIRE this year. Their courage and service will never be forgotten.
Since 2002, more than 1,500 names have been added to the California Firefighters Memorial in Capitol Park—including five from CAL FIRE this year. Their courage and service will never be forgotten.
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🍂 Fall in California brings cooler mornings—but also peak wildfire danger.
Dry conditions + strong winds + low humidity = dangerous fire weather.
✅ Pack a go-bag
✅ Review your evacuation plan
✅ Avoid sparks during #RedFlagWarnings
Prepare now: ReadyForWildfire.org
#CALFIRE #Wildfires #Preparedness
Dry conditions + strong winds + low humidity = dangerous fire weather.
✅ Pack a go-bag
✅ Review your evacuation plan
✅ Avoid sparks during #RedFlagWarnings
Prepare now: ReadyForWildfire.org
#CALFIRE #Wildfires #Preparedness
September 22, 2025 at 3:09 PM
🍂 Fall in California brings cooler mornings—but also peak wildfire danger.
Dry conditions + strong winds + low humidity = dangerous fire weather.
✅ Pack a go-bag
✅ Review your evacuation plan
✅ Avoid sparks during #RedFlagWarnings
Prepare now: ReadyForWildfire.org
#CALFIRE #Wildfires #Preparedness
Dry conditions + strong winds + low humidity = dangerous fire weather.
✅ Pack a go-bag
✅ Review your evacuation plan
✅ Avoid sparks during #RedFlagWarnings
Prepare now: ReadyForWildfire.org
#CALFIRE #Wildfires #Preparedness
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🚫 During the Palisades Fire, a drone hit a firefighting aircraft—forcing it out of service when every second mattered.
🔗 www.dailynews.com/2025/09/15/s...
🔗 www.dailynews.com/2025/09/15/s...
Man who crashed drone into Super Scooper during Palisades fire gets 14 days in prison, home detention
As part of his plea agreement, Peter Tripp Akemann agreed to pay full restitution to the government of Quebec, which supplied the plane, and an aircraft repair company that handled the necessary fi…
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September 21, 2025 at 11:34 PM
🚫 During the Palisades Fire, a drone hit a firefighting aircraft—forcing it out of service when every second mattered.
🔗 www.dailynews.com/2025/09/15/s...
🔗 www.dailynews.com/2025/09/15/s...
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🚁 Last Sunday, CAL FIRE Sweetwater Station & #AlmaHelitack teamed up for a hoist rescue of an injured motorcyclist in east Santa Clara County.
Country roads are beautiful but dangerous. Stay sharp, wear all your protective gear, and share your route before heading out.
#HoistRescue
Country roads are beautiful but dangerous. Stay sharp, wear all your protective gear, and share your route before heading out.
#HoistRescue
September 9, 2025 at 6:58 PM
🚁 Last Sunday, CAL FIRE Sweetwater Station & #AlmaHelitack teamed up for a hoist rescue of an injured motorcyclist in east Santa Clara County.
Country roads are beautiful but dangerous. Stay sharp, wear all your protective gear, and share your route before heading out.
#HoistRescue
Country roads are beautiful but dangerous. Stay sharp, wear all your protective gear, and share your route before heading out.
#HoistRescue
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🔥 California has officially joined the Northwest Wildland Fire Protection Agreement (NW Compact)!
Why it matters:
✅ Cross-border partnerships
✅ Shared resources & expertise
✅ Faster wildfire response
By joining the NW Compact, California gains tools to better protect our communities.
Why it matters:
✅ Cross-border partnerships
✅ Shared resources & expertise
✅ Faster wildfire response
By joining the NW Compact, California gains tools to better protect our communities.
September 5, 2025 at 11:16 PM
🔥 California has officially joined the Northwest Wildland Fire Protection Agreement (NW Compact)!
Why it matters:
✅ Cross-border partnerships
✅ Shared resources & expertise
✅ Faster wildfire response
By joining the NW Compact, California gains tools to better protect our communities.
Why it matters:
✅ Cross-border partnerships
✅ Shared resources & expertise
✅ Faster wildfire response
By joining the NW Compact, California gains tools to better protect our communities.
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🚨 RED FLAG WARNING 🚨
Hot, dry weather and thunderstorms are creating #CriticalFireWeather today from 1–9 PM. Scattered lightning on extremely dry fuels is likely to spark new fires that can spread rapidly with gusty, erratic winds.
Hot, dry weather and thunderstorms are creating #CriticalFireWeather today from 1–9 PM. Scattered lightning on extremely dry fuels is likely to spark new fires that can spread rapidly with gusty, erratic winds.
September 2, 2025 at 4:52 PM
🚨 RED FLAG WARNING 🚨
Hot, dry weather and thunderstorms are creating #CriticalFireWeather today from 1–9 PM. Scattered lightning on extremely dry fuels is likely to spark new fires that can spread rapidly with gusty, erratic winds.
Hot, dry weather and thunderstorms are creating #CriticalFireWeather today from 1–9 PM. Scattered lightning on extremely dry fuels is likely to spark new fires that can spread rapidly with gusty, erratic winds.
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Today, we honor the memory of those who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty during the month of September. Their service, bravery, and devotion to protecting others will never be forgotten.
#LODD #CALFIRE #NeverForgotten
#LODD #CALFIRE #NeverForgotten
September 1, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Today, we honor the memory of those who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty during the month of September. Their service, bravery, and devotion to protecting others will never be forgotten.
#LODD #CALFIRE #NeverForgotten
#LODD #CALFIRE #NeverForgotten
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The graphic below is just a portion of the fire wx forecast for the week. Click on the link for more info. gacc.nifc.gov/oncc/predict...
August 31, 2025 at 5:29 PM
The graphic below is just a portion of the fire wx forecast for the week. Click on the link for more info. gacc.nifc.gov/oncc/predict...
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New eyes are watching over Tahoe 24/7.
UC San Diego’s ALERTCalifornia program added two AI-powered cameras with views of Lake Tahoe. These cameras scan for smoke in real time, sending alerts straight to command centers—where staff confirm and dispatch crews if needed.
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UC San Diego’s ALERTCalifornia program added two AI-powered cameras with views of Lake Tahoe. These cameras scan for smoke in real time, sending alerts straight to command centers—where staff confirm and dispatch crews if needed.
youtu.be/ccK4_YoHtks?...
New Cameras Help CAL FIRE Respond Faster to Wildfires
YouTube video by CAL FIRE TV
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August 30, 2025 at 7:41 PM
New eyes are watching over Tahoe 24/7.
UC San Diego’s ALERTCalifornia program added two AI-powered cameras with views of Lake Tahoe. These cameras scan for smoke in real time, sending alerts straight to command centers—where staff confirm and dispatch crews if needed.
youtu.be/ccK4_YoHtks?...
UC San Diego’s ALERTCalifornia program added two AI-powered cameras with views of Lake Tahoe. These cameras scan for smoke in real time, sending alerts straight to command centers—where staff confirm and dispatch crews if needed.
youtu.be/ccK4_YoHtks?...
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AMS statement finds “foundational flaws” in a recent Department of Energy climate report that are “inconsistent with scientific principles and practices.”
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American Meteorological Society Responds to DOE Climate Synthesis Report
[Boston, MA—August 28, 2025] The American Meteorological Society (AMS) has released a statement outlining foundational flaws in the Department of Energy’s (DoE’s) 2025 Climate Synthesis report: Here w...
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August 28, 2025 at 2:53 PM
AMS statement finds “foundational flaws” in a recent Department of Energy climate report that are “inconsistent with scientific principles and practices.”
yubanet.com/usa/american...
yubanet.com/usa/american...
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FACT FOCUS: Rural hospitals are expected to lose money from Trump’s bill, despite RFK Jr.’s promise
FACT FOCUS: Rural hospitals are expected to lose money from Trump’s bill, despite RFK Jr.’s promise
Rural hospitals are bracing for financial losses due to President Trump's tax and spending cut bill.
www.seattletimes.com
August 27, 2025 at 9:30 PM
FACT FOCUS: Rural hospitals are expected to lose money from Trump’s bill, despite RFK Jr.’s promise
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Federal agents arrest firefighters working on WA wildfire
Federal agents arrest firefighters working on WA wildfire
Federal agents showed up northeast of Lake Cushman to check identification of crew members fighting Washington's largest active wildfire.
www.seattletimes.com
August 28, 2025 at 3:30 AM
Federal agents arrest firefighters working on WA wildfire
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Last night on the #PickettFire in Aetna Springs and a tanker drop in Dutch Henry Canyon. The Pickett is at 7% containment, and 310 acres shy of 5k. A spot on the north side added acreage yesterday, contingency lines are holding, according to Cal Fire. #kentporterphotgraphy @pressdemo.bsky.social
August 23, 2025 at 7:51 PM
Last night on the #PickettFire in Aetna Springs and a tanker drop in Dutch Henry Canyon. The Pickett is at 7% containment, and 310 acres shy of 5k. A spot on the north side added acreage yesterday, contingency lines are holding, according to Cal Fire. #kentporterphotgraphy @pressdemo.bsky.social
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The #pickettfire in Napa Valley, Thursday afternoon. #kentporterphotography @pressdemo.bsky.social #photojournalism
August 22, 2025 at 6:22 AM
The #pickettfire in Napa Valley, Thursday afternoon. #kentporterphotography @pressdemo.bsky.social #photojournalism
Wildfire Fighters, Unmasked in Toxic Smoke, Are Getting Sick and Dying www.nytimes.com/2025/08/17/u...
Wildfire Fighters, Unmasked in Toxic Smoke, Are Getting Sick and Dying
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August 18, 2025 at 7:49 PM
Wildfire Fighters, Unmasked in Toxic Smoke, Are Getting Sick and Dying www.nytimes.com/2025/08/17/u...
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🚫 DON’T FLY DRONES NEAR WILDFIRES 🚫
When you fly a drone near a wildfire, firefighting aircraft can’t fly—putting lives, property, and communities at risk.
Uncrewed Aerial Systems (UAS), including drones, should never be flown near wildfires—it’s illegal.
#IfYouFlyWeCant #WildfireSafety
When you fly a drone near a wildfire, firefighting aircraft can’t fly—putting lives, property, and communities at risk.
Uncrewed Aerial Systems (UAS), including drones, should never be flown near wildfires—it’s illegal.
#IfYouFlyWeCant #WildfireSafety
August 14, 2025 at 4:10 PM
🚫 DON’T FLY DRONES NEAR WILDFIRES 🚫
When you fly a drone near a wildfire, firefighting aircraft can’t fly—putting lives, property, and communities at risk.
Uncrewed Aerial Systems (UAS), including drones, should never be flown near wildfires—it’s illegal.
#IfYouFlyWeCant #WildfireSafety
When you fly a drone near a wildfire, firefighting aircraft can’t fly—putting lives, property, and communities at risk.
Uncrewed Aerial Systems (UAS), including drones, should never be flown near wildfires—it’s illegal.
#IfYouFlyWeCant #WildfireSafety
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The 2020 fires were a tragic reminder of CA’s growing wildfire threat—and the need for year-round prevention.
Since then, CAL FIRE has boosted staffing, upgraded to S-70i helicopters, deployed 2 C-130Hs, & expanded early detection with AI-powered cameras. (2/3)
#WildfirePreparedness #ReadySetGo
Since then, CAL FIRE has boosted staffing, upgraded to S-70i helicopters, deployed 2 C-130Hs, & expanded early detection with AI-powered cameras. (2/3)
#WildfirePreparedness #ReadySetGo
August 15, 2025 at 3:07 PM
The 2020 fires were a tragic reminder of CA’s growing wildfire threat—and the need for year-round prevention.
Since then, CAL FIRE has boosted staffing, upgraded to S-70i helicopters, deployed 2 C-130Hs, & expanded early detection with AI-powered cameras. (2/3)
#WildfirePreparedness #ReadySetGo
Since then, CAL FIRE has boosted staffing, upgraded to S-70i helicopters, deployed 2 C-130Hs, & expanded early detection with AI-powered cameras. (2/3)
#WildfirePreparedness #ReadySetGo
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The NJUHSD Ranch spans 86 acres of agricultural land—perfect for launching a robust farm-to-fork initiative. Meet the instructors and interns already working at the farm, and hear about the plans for the upcoming school year. Did we mention the piglets?! yubanet.com/regional/the...
The NJUHSD Ranch - the new hub for CTE students, farm to fork and local workforce development
NEVADA COUNTY, Calif. – What connects aspiring firefighters, foresters, the farm-to-fork movement and land stewardship to the local economy and community? In western Nevada County, the answer is the N...
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August 5, 2025 at 5:59 PM
The NJUHSD Ranch spans 86 acres of agricultural land—perfect for launching a robust farm-to-fork initiative. Meet the instructors and interns already working at the farm, and hear about the plans for the upcoming school year. Did we mention the piglets?! yubanet.com/regional/the...
Some of the people who do the dirty work on a wildfire. Gifford Fire Aug 4th in Cottonwood Canyon.
August 5, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Some of the people who do the dirty work on a wildfire. Gifford Fire Aug 4th in Cottonwood Canyon.