LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Cal Fire’s Sonoma-Lake-Napa Unit reminds all residents to be vigilant for the potential of wildfires during the incoming wind event.
The National Weather Service has issued a red flag warning for the North Bay, including Lake County, from 4 a.m. Wednesday through 7 a.m. Thursday due to strong winds, low humidity and low fuel moisture.
Cal Fire’s reminder comes on the heels of an early Tuesday morning vegetation fire off Rio Nido Road and Armstrong Woods Road in the Russian River area of Guerneville in Sonoma County.
Cal Fire said its crews and those of local fire agencies contained the Armstrong fire to one half acre. No structures were damaged or destroyed. No evacuations or road closures were in place.
“Some of the most destructive fires in California occur from October through December,” said Cal Fire Sonoma-Lake-Napa Unit Chief Shana Jones, reminding all Californians to be vigilant.
“Wind driven fires move fast, and residents need to be ready to evacuate at a moment’s notice in the event of a wildfire,” said Chief Jones.
Cal Fire urges everyone to exercise extreme caution when in or near the wildland or open areas to prevent sparking a fire.
A few helpful reminders and safety tips include:
• Don’t mow or trim dry grass on windy days.
• Never pull your vehicle over in dry grass.
• Avoid target shooting during periods of high fire danger.
• Check and obey burn suspension.
• Ensure campfires are allowed, and if so, in designated areas only, be sure to extinguish them completely before leaving the area.
• Report any suspicious activities to prevent arson, see something – say something.
For more information about fire safety, visit the Cal Fire website www.readyforwildfire.org or call your local Cal Fire facility.
Cal Fire urges area residents to be vigilant during red flag warning
- Lake County News reports
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