August 18, 2021 - Despite extreme fire activity and unfavorable weather conditions, more than 10,000 firefighters continue to battle, perform structure defense, and make progress on a dozen large wildfires and one extended attack wildfire currently burning in California. Today, weather conditions are likely to continue to challenge firefighters, as well as increase the risk of new wildfires.

A Red Flag Warning remains in effect across much of Northern California, extending down into the North Bay Mountains and East Bay Hills due to gusty winds and low humidity. Gusts up to 55 mph in some areas are expected, which will not only elevate the fire danger but could lead to increased spread on the current wildfires. Periods of thicker wildfire smoke will remain across northern and central California, bringing reduced visibility and air quality at times. The rest of California will return to a warm and dry weather pattern.

With Red Flag Warnings in effect for high fire danger, CAL FIRE urges all Californians to use extreme caution outdoors. A wildfire that is sparked under these conditions can spread rapidly, threatening lives and homes. Be prepared to evacuate and go early. To learn ways to prevent sparking a wildfire, visit www.ReadyForWildfire.org.

Fires of Interest:

**CAL FIRE Incidents**
Glen Fire, Yuba County (more info…)
Northwest of Dobbins
*184 acres, 90% contained
*10 structures destroyed
*All evacuations lifted
*Full containment expected August 18

**Unified Command Fires**

Dixie Fire, Butte, Plumas, Lassen & Tehama Counties (more info…)
Feather River Canyon
*635,728 acres, 33% contained
*Nearly 16,000 structures threatened
*1,208 structures destroyed (14th most destructive wildfire)
*Unified Command CAL FIRE, USFS, BLM, and National Park Service
*CAL FIRE IMT 3 and Interagency IMT 4 are in command

Caldor Fire, El Dorado County (more info…)
South of Grizzly Flats
* 53,772 acres, 0% contained
* Evacuations in progress
*Nearly 5,900 structures threatened
*Damage assessment underway
*Unified Command CAL FIRE and USFS
* CAL FIRE IMT 6 in command with USFS

McFarland Fire, Shasta County (more…)
8 miles west of Platina – Shasta-Trinity National Forest
*107,102 acres, 51% contained
*Unified Command CAL FIRE and USFS
*CA IMT 10 in command with CAL FIRE

Monument Fire, Trinity County (more…)
5 miles west of Big Bar – Shasta-Trinity National Forest
*128,613 acres, 10% contained
*Unified Command CAL FIRE and USFS
*CAL FIRE IMT 5 in command with USFS

**Federal Incidents**
Antelope Fire, Siskiyou County (more…)
5 miles south of Tennant – Klamath National Forest
*59,127 acres, 27% contained

River Complex, Siskiyou County (more…)
7 miles west of Callahan – Klamath National Forest
*48,214 acres, 10% contained

McCash Fire, Siskiyou County (more info…)
Ten Bear Mtn McCash Creek - Six Rivers National Forest
*3,233 acres, 1% contained

Walkers Fire, Tulare County (more info…)
16 miles northeast of Springville – Sequoia National Forest
*1,400 acres, 0% contained

Lava Fire, Siskiyou County (more info…)
Northeast of the community of Weed - Shasta-Trinity National Forest
*26,409 acres, 85% contained
* 2 structures damaged, 23 structures destroyed

Beckwourth Complex, Lassen/Plumas Counties (more info…)
Northeast of Beckwourth – Plumas National Forest
*105,670 acres, 98% contained
* 23 structures damaged, 148 structures destroyed

Tamarack Fire, Alpine County (more info…)
South of Gardnerville – Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest
*68,637 acres, 82% contained

**Extended Attack Incidents**
Bell Fire, Mendocino County (more info…)
5 miles east of Leggett - (CAL FIRE)
*50 acres, 80% contained

Source: CAL FIRE