Tuesday, August 11, 2015

Jerusalem Fire - FURTHER EVACUATIONS FOR THE JERUSALEM VALLEY

 

Jerusalem Fire


Jerusalem Fire Incident Information:
Last Updated: August 11, 2015 7:30 pm  
Date/Time Started: August 9, 2015 3:34 pm  
Administrative Unit: CAL FIRE Sonoma-Lake-Napa Unit 
County: Lake & Napa counties  
Location: Jerusalem Valley area, northeast of Middletown  
Acres Burned - Containment: 14,000 acres - 5% contained  
Estimated - Containment: 8/17/15  
Structures Threatened: 50  
Evacuations: FURTHER EVACUATIONS FOR THE JERUSALEM VALLEY:
A Mandatory Evacuation is issued for Morgan Valley Road from the Reiff Road intersection east to the Napa County Line, Reiff Road from the Morgan Valley Road intersection east to the Yolo County Line.

Mandatory Evacuations are in place for the Jerusalem Valley area east of Spruce Grove. This includes Tinilyn Road, Nicholas Way, Jaclyn Road, June Bug Drive, Jerusalem Grade, Jerusalem Valley Road, Jerusalem Road, W Jerusalem Road, Canyon Road, Coon Flat Road, Daly Place and Morgan Valley Road from the Reiff Road intersection east to the Napa County Line and Reiff Road from the Morgan Valley Road intersection east to the Yolo County Line.

Advisory Evacuations are issued for Grange Road from Luchetti Ranch Road east to Bucksnort Creek, Butts Canyon Road from Bucksnort Creek east to the Napa County Line.
Evacuation Centers:
  • The Middletown High School, 415-307-4503
  • Animal Evacuation Center: Lake Evacuation and Animal Protection (LEAP), 707-263-0278
  • Road Closures: Jerusalem Valley Road is closed to all traffic at Spruce Grove Road, Morgan Valley Road from Reiff Road southeast to Napa County Line, Reiff Road from Morgan Valley east to Yolo County Line and Berryessa Knoxville Road closed from Lake Berryessa north (per Napa County Sheriff)  
    Cause: Under Investigation 
    Cooperating Agencies: Lake County Sheriff, Lake County Fire Agencies, California National Guard, CDCR, CHP, USFS, BLM, Kelseyville FPD, South Lake FPD, Northshore FPD, Lake County Office of Emergency Services, Lake Evacuation and Animal Protection (LEAP), RED CROSS, Salvation Army, Yolo County Sheriff, Napa County Sheriff, Pacific Gas and Electric, Cal Trans and Lake County EOC.  
    Total Fire Personnel: 1,660  
    Total Fire Engines: 118  
    Total Fire crews: 53  
    Total Airtankers: 4  
    Total Helicopters: 18  
    Total Dozers: 28  
    Total Water Tenders: 22  
    Long/Lat: -122.4867319/38.8142503  
    Conditions: The fire is burning in heavy decadent brush and the lack of roads continue to hamper fire suppression efforts. The fire still remains active and firefighters are working aggressively to stop the forward progression and sustain perimeter control. Erratic winds are contributing to the increased fire activity and promoting high intensity runs with short range spotting. “RESIDENTS ARE URGED TO STAY VIGILANT AND ADHERE TO ANY CHANGES IN EVACUATIONS AND ROAD CLOSURES”. Fire activity and direction can change at any time, be prepared and stay informed. With the elevated fire danger, we are asking everyone to use extreme caution, “Ready, Set, Go”. For more information on how to prepare for wildfires, go to www.ReadyForWildfire.org.  
    Phone Numbers  (707) 967-4208 (Fire Information Line)