Nearly 11,600 firefighters are battling 8 large fires across California. In Northern California, warmer and drier weather through the weekend with light offshore flow. In Southern California, a warming trend is moving in and will produce weak offshore winds that will allow temperatures to climb and humidity to drop.
CAL FIRE recommends that all residents be prepared for wildfire by remembering “Ready, Set, Go!” If an evacuation is recommended go early to avoid being caught in fire, smoke or road congestion; don’t wait to be ordered to leave. Evacuating the fire area early also helps firefighters keep roads clear of congestion, and lets them move more freely to do their job. In an intense wildfire, they will not have time to knock on every door. If you are advised to leave, don’t hesitate! To learn more about being prepared for wildfire visit www.ReadyForWildfire.org.
CAL FIRE Incidents
Valley Fire, Lake County
Across southern Lake County
* 73,700 acres – 40% contained
* Evacuations remain in effect
* 7,650 structures threatened
* An estimated 585 residences and hundreds of other structures destroyed by the fire
Butte Fire, Amador & Calaveras Counties
East of Jackson
* 70,760 acres – 60% contained
* Evacuations remain in effect in the fire area
* 6,400 structures threatened
Federal Incidents
Rough Fire, Fresno County
US Forest Service – Sierra & Sequoia National Forests
2 miles north of the Kings Wild and Scenic River
*141,201acres – 68% contained
* CAL FIRE continues to assist
South Complex, Trinity County
US Forest Service – Shasta-Trinity National Forest
Near Hyampom, south of Hwy 299
*29,416 acres – 89% contained
Fork Complex, Trinity County
US Forest Service – Shasta-Trinity National Forest
South of Hyampom
*36,503 acres – 97% contained
River Complex, Trinity County
US Forest Service – Shasta-Trinity National Forest
New River Drainage, near Denny
*77,074 acres – 48% contained
Nickowitz Fire, Del Norte County
U.S. Forest Service – Six Rivers National Forest
*7,509 acres – 80% contained
Gasquet Complex, Del Norte County
U.S. Forest Service – Six Rivers National Forest
On the Gasquet Ranger District
*30,361 acres – 47% containment
*CalFire