Nor Cal Fires Press Conference Cal OES 10-14-17

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October 15, 2017 - Cal OES Saturday evening Incident Overview on the fires burning in California. Firefighters began battling multiple wildfires on October 9 in numerous counties across the entire state, prompting mass evacuations. Thousands of acres burned and threatened infrastructure as strong winds fueled the fast-moving fires. As of today, as many as 16 large fires are burning across the state and an estimated 100,000 people are evacuated.

Resources Pouring In
Resources continued to pour in as crews continue to battle both the fires and windy weather conditions. Red flag warnings made Saturday's efforts that much more difficult for the more than 10,000 firefighters and nearly 400 law enforcement personnel working the deadly fires. Suppression efforts included more than 880 fire engines, over 30 air tankers and 73 helicopters, with an additional 170 fire engines either in California or en route from the neighboring states of Oregon, Nevada, Washington, Idaho, South Carolina, New Mexico, Montana, Wyoming, Colorado and Arizona. Fire department mutual aid resources from all across California are helping with firefighting efforts. Click here for the current list of fire departments assisting.

The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services coordinated placing more than 3,600 evacuees in dozens of shelters across the region, while also distributing over 40,000 meals, 60,000 liters of water, 2,000 ADA compliance cots and 12,000 blankets and sheets.  

The California National Guard continued their support of the firefighting efforts with more than 2,100 soldiers and airmen deployed, including a 500-person infantry from Southern California. Cal Guard and the Nevada National Guard are also heavily involved in the air suppression efforts with 27 aircraft offering support via firefighting, damage assessment, fire mapping and transportation. In addition, Cal Guard is also coordinating bringing in additional resources from Oregon and Nevada, as well with as with the United States Navy and Marines, if needed.


Source: Cal OES