Resources Pouring In
Resources continued to pour in, as of Thursday, Oct. 12, as crews battled both the fires and extreme weather conditions. Red flag warnings from high winds combined with low humidity made Thursday's efforts that much more difficult for the more than 8,000 firefighters and 640 law enforcement personnel working the deadly fires. Suppression efforts included more than 650 fire engines, over 30 air tankers and 73 helicopters, with an additional 170 fire engines en route from the neighboring states of Oregon, Nevada, Washington, Idaho, North Carolina, South Carolina, New Mexico, Montana 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 4,800 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 1,600 soldiers and airmen deployed, including a 500-person infantry from Southern California, and an additional 1,800 expected later this week. 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.
Speaking at a briefing from the State Operations Center Thursday morning, Cal OES Director Mark Ghilarducci said 64 of the 77 damaged cell towers have been restored and more than 50,000 customers have had power restored within the last 48 hours.
October 13, 2017 - Fire conditions remained active overnight as over 8,000 firefighters braced for gusty North winds as they battle 21 wildfires that have burned 191,437 acres. Red Flag Warnings for gusty winds and low humidity remain in effect
across the fire area and much of Northern California. These winds will continue to challenge firefighters in their efforts towards containment and will increase the risk for new fires. With high fire danger across California yesterday, a new large wildfire broke out in Fresno County. The death toll has risen to 23 across 4 fires as estimates remain that 3,500 homes and other structures were destroyed. Hundreds of additional fire engines and firefighters have been requested from other states, not only to help relieve crews on the frontlines, but to be ready for the possibility of new wildfires that may ignite during the Red Flag Warnings.With wildfire risk high, residents are urged to remain prepared for wildfires. Learn more by visitingwww.ReadyForWildfire.org.
Fires of Interest:
**CAL FIRE Incidents**
SOUTHERN LNU COMPLEX (6 fires)
- CAL FIRE Incident Management Team assigned
South of Lake Berryessa and northeast of Napa
- 43,762 acres, 3% contained
- Significant structures destroyed
Partrick Fire, Napa County(more info…)
west of Napa
- 10,817 acres, 2% contained
north of Glen Ellen and east of Boyes Hot Springs
- 14,698 acres, 3% contained
- The Nuns Fire and Norrbom Fire have merged
Pressley Fire, Sonoma County
East of Rohnert Park
- 473 acres, 1% contained
Adobe Fire, Sonoma County
Near Kenwood
- 7,955 acres, 1% contained
MENDOCINO-LAKE COMPLEX (2 fires)
- CAL FIRE Incident Management Team assigned
North of Hwy 20 in Potter Valley and Redwood Valley
· 32,100 acres, 5% contained
- Significant structures destroyed
Sulphur Fire, Lake County (more info…)
Clearlake Oaks
- 2,500 acres, 45% contained
WIND COMPLEX (4 fires)
- CAL FIRE Incident Management Team assigned
Loma Rica area
- 10,171 acres, 45% contained
- Significant structure destroyed
Rough and Ready area
- 829 acres, 52% contained
- Multiple structures destroyed
McCourtney Fire, Nevada County (more info…)
southwest of Grass Valley
- 76 acres, 89% contained
Bangor area
- 6,059 acres, 25% contained
OTHER FIRES
Point Fire, Calaveras County (more info…)
Hwy 26 & Higdon Rd., West Point
- 130 acres, 90% contained
Cherokee Fire, Butte County (more info…)
North of Oroville
- 8,360 acres, 60% contained
Honey Fire, Butte County
Southwest of Paradise
- 150 acres, 40% contained
37 Fire, Sonoma County
Hwy 37 & Lakeville Highway near Skaggs Island
· 1,660 acres, 90% contained
Silver Fire, Fresno County NEW
Northwest of Squaw Valley
- 50 acres, 40% contained
Ridge Fire, Lake County FINAL
west of Indian Valley Reservoir
- 87 acres, 100% contained
**Unified Command Incidents**
CENTRAL LNU COMPLEX (2 fires)
- In unified command with Santa Rosa Fire Department
- CAL FIRE Incident Management Team assigned
Tubbs Fire, Sonoma and Napa Counties(more info…)
Between Calistoga and Santa Rosa
- 34,270 acres, 10% contained
- Significant number of structures destroyed
Pocket Fire, Sonoma County
Pocket Ranch Rd and Ridge Ranch Rd, Geyserville
- 8,130 acres
OTHER
Canyon 2 Fire, Orange County (more info…)
Hwy 91 & Gypsum Canyon Rd, Anaheim City
- 9,217 acres, 60% contained
- Unified command with CAL FIRE, Orange County, Anaheim and City of Orange
**Federal Incidents**
Ice Fire, El Dorado County(more info…)
13 miles east of Camino
US Forest Service – El Dorado National Forest
- 30 acres, 75% contained
- CAL FIRE is assisting
Source: CAL FIRE