August 17, 2021
Intense fire activity yesterday continued into the evening hours on many of the wildfires burning in California. Currently, more than 10,000 firefighters are battling 11 large fires and two extended attack fires across California. Today, weather conditions are likely to continue to challenge firefighters, as well as increase the risk of new wildfires.
A Red Flag Warning is in effect across much of Northern California, extending down into the North Bay Mountains and East Bay Hills, starting this evening through Wednesday night due to gusty winds and low humidity. Gusts up to 45 mph in some areas are expected, which will not only elevate the fire danger but could lead to increased spread on the current wildfires. The rest of California will return to a warm and dry weather pattern.
The recent spike in wildfire activity is an important reminder for residents to take steps to prevent sparking a wildfire. Having an evacuation plan, a supply kit, and important paperwork will make it easier when it is time to GO. Learn more at www.ReadyForWildfire.org.
Fires of Interest:
**CAL FIRE Incidents**
Glen Fire, Yuba County (more info...) Northwest of Dobbins
*184 acres, 80% contained
*10 structures destroyed
*All evacuations lifted
*Full containment expected August 18
**Unified Command Fires**
Dixie Fire, Butte, Plumas, Lassen & Tehama Counties (more info...) Feather River Canyon
* 604,511 acres, 31% contained
*Nearly 15,000 structures threatened
*1,173 structures destroyed (14th most destructive wildfire)
*Unified Command CAL FIRE, USFS, BLM, and National Park Service *CAL FIRE IMT 3 and Interagency IMT 4 are in command
Caldor Fire, El Dorado County (more info...) South of Grizzly Flats
* 6,500 acres, 0% contained
* Evacuations in progress
*Over 2,000 structures threatened *Unified Command CAL FIRE and USFS * CAL FIRE IMT 6 activated.
**Federal Incidents**
Monument Fire, Trinity County (more...)
5 miles west of Big Bar – Shasta-Trinity National Forest * 102,883 acres, 10% contained
McFarland Fire, Shasta County (more...)
8 miles west of Platina – Shasta-Trinity National Forest *68,815 acres, 51% contained
Antelope Fire, Siskiyou County (more...)
5 miles south of Tennant – Klamath National Forest *55,472 acres, 27% contained
River Complex, Siskiyou County (more...)
7 miles west of Callahan – Klamath National Forest *68,815 acres, 51% contained
McCash Fire, Siskiyou County (more info...)
Ten Bear Mtn McCash Creek - Six Rivers National Forest *2,599 acres, 1% contained
Lava Fire, Siskiyou County (more info...)
Northeast of the community of Weed - Shasta-Trinity National Forest *26,409 acres, 85% contained
* 2 structures damaged, 23 structures destroyed
Beckwourth Complex, Lassen/Plumas Counties (more info...) Northeast of Beckwourth – Plumas National Forest
*105,670 acres, 98% contained
* 23 structures damaged, 148 structures destroyed
Tamarack Fire, Alpine County (more info...)
South of Gardnerville – Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest *68,637 acres, 82% contained
**Extended Attack Incidents**
Bell Fire, Mendocino County (more info...) 5 miles east of Leggett - (CAL FIRE)
*50 acres, 65% contained
*Full containment expected August 18
Walkers Fire, Tulare County (more info...)
16 miles northeast of Springville – Sequoia National Forest
*200 acres, 0% contained
