Wednesday, August 19, 2015

California Statewide Fire Summary For Wednesday, August 19, 2015: 16 active wildfires continue to burn in California with over 10,000 firefighters on the frontlines.

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