Nearly 900 firefighters are battling 7 large fires. In Northern California, today's temperatures will be seasonable or a little below average, with some moderately strong to gusty north to northeast winds that will continue into this evening before becoming much lighter overnight. As the high pressure gains strength this week, there will be an overall warming trend expected by the end of the week. In Southern California, an area of low pressure will move through today causing scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms to continue over much of the area through this evening. Significant warming and drying will occur across the region Wednesday through Saturday as strong high pressure builds into the area.
CAL FIRE recommends that all residents be prepared for wildfire by remembering “Ready, Set, Go!” Flying embers can destroy homes up to a mile ahead of a wildfire. Part of being “Ready” is to prepare (harden) your home now before fire starts. Your roof is the most vulnerable part of your home. Homes with wood or shingle roofs are at high risk of being destroyed during a wildfire. Build your roof or re-roof with materials such as composition, metal or tile. Block any spaces to prevent embers from entering and starting a fire. To learn more about being prepared for wildfire visit www.ReadyForWildfire.org.
Fires of Interest:
**CAL FIRE Incidents**
Valley Fire, Lake County (more info…)
Across southern Lake County
● 76,067 acres – 98% contained
● 1,958 structures destroyed
**Federal Incidents**
Rough Fire, Fresno County (more info…)
US Forest Service – Sierra & Sequoia National Forests
2 miles north of the Kings Wild and Scenic River
● 151,623 acres – 89% contained
South Complex, Trinity County (more info…)
US Forest Service – Shasta-Trinity National Forest
Near Hyampom, south of Hwy 299
● 29,416 acres – 94% contained
Fork Complex, Trinity County (more info…)
US Forest Service – Shasta-Trinity National Forest
South of Hyampom
● 36,503 acres – 97% contained
River Complex, Trinity County (more info…)
US Forest Service – Shasta-Trinity National Forest
New River Drainage, near Denny
● 77,081 acres – 69% contained
Nickowitz Fire, Del Norte County (more info…)
U.S. Forest Service – Six Rivers National Forest
● 7,509 acres – 93% contained
Gasquet Complex, Del Norte County (more info…)
U.S. Forest Service – Six Rivers National Forest
On the Gasquet Ranger District
● 30,361 acres – 69% containment
