NORTHERN CALIFORNIA – As firefighters continue to work major incidents around the state, the National Weather Service has issued a special weather statement for much of Northern California due to fire weather concerns.
The agency is urging caution due to the potential for triple-digit temperatures through Thursday and medium- to high-elevation thunderstorms into early next week.
In the midst of the hot summer temperatures, Cal Fire said 5,200 firefighters from Cal Fire, US Forest Service, local fire departments and other federal agencies are making progress as they work on the front lines of nine active fires across the states.
The hot conditions helped fuel a flare up on the Wragg fire in Napa and Solano counties on Tuesday afternoon, with new evacuations ordered, as Lake County News has reported. However,
Due to the increase in hot, dry temperatures as well as the high level of fire activity, Cal Fire is urging Californians to use extra caution outdoors.
For information on wildland fire preparedness, visit www.ReadyForWildfire.org .
The following is a summary of major incidents around the state, with size estimates through late Tuesday night.
Cal Fire incidents
– Lowell fire: Began July 25 in Nevada County; 2,303 acres, 40-percent contained. Evacuations remain in effect, with 1,800 structures in Nevada and Placer counties threatened. Four injuries. Cause is under investigation. Estimated full containment: Aug. 1.
– Wragg fire: Began July 22 in Napa and Solano counties; 6,991 acres, 80-percent contained. Evacuations in effect after the fire had a flare up on Tuesday afternoon. Two outbuildings destroyed, three outbuildings and one residence damaged. No injuries reported. Cause is under investigation. Estimated full containment: July 28.
– Queen fire: Began July 25 in Humboldt County; 158 acres, 42-percent contained. Two injuries. No cause given.
Federal incidents
– Willow fire: Began July 25 in Madera County; 1,739 acres, 30-percent contained. No injuries reported. Caused by arson; juvenile suspect identified.
– Cutca fire: Began July 24 in San Diego County; 167 acres, 75-percent contained. No injuries reported. Cause is unknown.
– Kyburz fire: Began July 23 in El Dorado County; 75 acres, 98-percent contained. No injuries reported. Cause is under investigation.
– Pines fire: Began July 17 in Los Angeles County; 200 acres, 100-percent contained. No injuries reported. Cause is under investigation.
– Lake fire: Began July 16 in San Bernardino County; 31,359 acres, 98-percent contained. No injuries reported. Human caused; remains under investigation.
– Washington fire: Began June 19 in Alpine County; 17,790 acres, 99-percent contained. No injuries reported. Caused by lightning. Estimated full containment: July 31.
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FIRE UPDATE: Special weather statement issued for much of Northern California, major incidents continue
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