California Statewide Fire Summary
Wednesday, August 19, 2015
16
active wildfires continue to burn in California with over 10,000
firefighters on the frontlines. With temperatures returning to a more
seasonable, normal level, firefighters are hoping that the will be able
to continue making good progress on the numerous wildfires burning in
California. In Southern California westerly winds of 15 to 25 mph with
gusts to 35 mph will surface across the Kern County Mountains, Antelope
Valley, Banning Pass. And the eastern side of the Cleveland National
Forest. While temperatures will begin to be cooler statewide, very warm
and dry conditions will maintain an elevated threat for large fire
across the foothills and mountains.
In
recent months, firefighters in California have encountered hobby drones
on large scale wildfires that have interfered with the air operations
of the fire. A collision with a hobby drone could easily result in major
damage to firefighting aircraft, injuries to the pilot and crew on
board as well as firefighters below, and/or worse, a midair collision.
It is unsafe for unauthorized drones to be flown anywhere near a
wildfire. CAL FIRE officials again stress to hobby drone users, “If you
fly, we can’t!”. CAL FIRE launched a public service announcement warning of the dangers. More information visit:
Fires of Interest:
**CAL FIRE Incidents**
Jerusalem Fire, Lake & Napa Counties (more info…)
Jerusalem Grade Road northeast of Middleton
*25,118 acres – 95% contained
Humboldt Lightning Fires, Humboldt County (more info…)
Throughout Humboldt County
*75 fires totaling 4,883 acres – 97% contained
Horse Fire, Humboldt County NEW
Saddle Mountain Road, northeast of Shelter Cove
*50 acres – 5% contained
**Local Incidents**
Lincoln Fire, Los Angeles County (more info…)
City of Montebello Fire Department & LA County Fire
Near the City of Montebello
*370 acres – 80% contained
**Unified Command Incidents**
Cuesta Fire, San Luis Obispo County (more info…)
CAL FIRE / US Forest Service – Los Padres National Forest
Cuesta Grade, north of San Luis Obispo
*2,500 acres – 15% contained
Fork Complex, Trinity County (more info…)
US Forest Service – Shasta-Trinity National Forest / CAL FIRE
Near the Hayfork area
*35,165 acres – 52% contained (40 fires)
**Federal Incidents**
River Complex, Trinity County (more info…)
US Forest Service – Shasta-Trinity National Forest
New River Drainage, near Denny
*45,477 acres – 20% contained (3 active fires)
South Complex, Trinity County (more info…)
US Forest Service – Shasta-Trinity National Forest
Near Hyampom, south of Hwy 299
*22,367 acres – 40% contained (6 active fires)
Route Complex, Humboldt & Trinity Counties (more info…)
US Forest Service – Six Rivers National Forest
West of Hyampom
*33,962 acres – 37% contained
Mad River Complex, Trinity County (more info…)
US Forest Service – Six Rivers National Forest
Near Ruth Lake
*26,462 acres – 65% contained
Walker Fire, Mono County (more info…)
US Forest Service – Inyo National Forest
North of Walker Lake
*3,715 acres – 35% contained
Rough Fire, Fresno County (more info…)
US Forest Service - Sierra National Forest
2 miles north of the Kings Wild and Scenic River
*30,901 acres – 3% contained
Nickowitz Fire, Del Norte County (more info…)
U.S. Forest Service – Six Rivers National Forest
*3,331 acres – 53% contained
Gasquet Complex, Del Norte County (more info…)
U.S. Forest Service – Six Rivers National Forest
on the Gasquet Ranger District
*7,853 acres – 20% containment (6 fires remain active)
Cabin Fire, Los Angeles County (more info…)
US Forest Service – Angeles National Forest
Off Hwy 39, 6 miles north of Glendora
*1,723 acres – 98% contained
Cabin Fire, Tulare County (more info…)
US Forest Service - Sequoia National Forest
8 miles northeast of Camp Nelson
*6,840 acres – 96% contained
Warm Fire, Los Angeles County (more info…)
US Forest Service – Angeles National Forest
North of Lake Castaic
*300 acres – 100% contained
Dodge Fire, Lassen County (more info…)
Bureau of Land Management – Northern California District
17 miles northeast of Ravendale
*10,570 acres – 100% contained
Horno Fire, San Diego County (more info…)
Department of Defense
On Camp Pendleton
*1,850 acres – 100% contained