Month: August 2021

Fires update August 25th AM

MCCASH INCIDENT Acres Burned: 21,592 Percent Contained: 0% Current as of 8/25/2021, 7:30 AM

HAYPRESS INCIDENT Acres Burned: 86,492 Percent Contained: 0% Current as of 8/25/2021, 7:28 AM

MONUMENT INCIDENT Acres Burned: 152,1 25Percent Contained: 20% Current as of 8/25/2021, 5:42 AM

MCFARLAND INCIDENT Acres Burned: 119,560 Percent Contained: 73% Current as of 8/25/2021, 6:23 AM

DIXIE INCIDENT Acres Burned: 735,064 Percent Contained: 45% Current as of 8/25/2021, 6:47 AM

Calm winds and cooler temps are helping firefighters secure a perimeter along the SW/SE flank of the Antelope fire.

Smoke advisories for SLT region as residents eye Caldor Fire

Special Weather Statement
Alert:…Smoke Expected to Continue Much of This Week… * With prevailing west to southwest winds through Wednesday, significant smoke and air quality impacts will continue across the Sierra into western Nevada, due to activity on the Caldor and Dixie fires. * Anyone in or near these communities could see periods of heavy smoke, with potential for air quality in the hazardous category at times through Wednesday: Susanville, Lake Tahoe, Truckee, Reno, Carson City, Minden, Fernley, Fallon, Yerington and Hawthorne. However, most of the region will experience prolonged periods with smoke and haze. * There may be some temporary improvements in air quality from mid afternoon through early evening for some areas. However, exactly where and for how long these improvements last can vary due to small changes in wind direction and speed. Simulations are showing a shift in winds to a more northeast direction Thursday through early Friday. This could lead to air quality improvements, but confidence is lower this far out. * You can find local air quality measurements at fire.airnow.gov along with safety recommendations. Suffice it to say, dramatically limiting outdoor activities is highly recommended.
Instructions:
Target Area:Greater Lake Tahoe Area
Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties
Mono
Surprise Valley California

Fire update AM August 24

ANTELOPE INCIDENT Acres Burned: 68,537Percent Contained: 37% Current as of 8/24/2021, 8:44 AM

MONUMENT INCIDENT Acres Burned: 150,011 Percent Contained: 20% Current as of 8/24/2021, 6:55 AM

MCFARLAND INCIDENT Acres Burned: 118,624 Percent Contained: 71% Current as of 8/24/2021, 5:44 AM

DIXIE INCIDENT Acres Burned: 731,310 Percent Contained: 41% Current as of 8/24/2021, 5:48 AM

CALDOR INCIDENT Acres Burned: 117,704 Percent Contained: 9% Current as of 8/24/2021, 6:12 AM

Fire status 8/23 PM

ANTELOPE INCIDENT Acres Burned: 68,537 Percent Contained: 37% Current as of 8/23/2021, 5:35 PM

MCCASH INCIDENT Acres Burned: 19,707 Percent Contained: 0% Current as of 8/23/2021, 5:00 PM

HAYPRESS (RIVER COMPLEX) INCIDENT Type: Wildfire Daily Fire Perimeter Acres Burned: 59,934.73Current as of 8/23/2021, 8:17 AM

MONUMENT INCIDENT Acres Burned: 150,011 Percent Contained: 20% Current as of 8/23/2021, 5:53 PM

MCFARLAND INCIDENT Acres Burned: 118,090 Percent Contained: 68% Current as of 8/23/2021, 5:26 PM

DIXIE INCIDENT Acres Burned: 727,896 Percent Contained: 40% Current as of 8/23/2021, 5:45 PM Note: the Dixie complex is now so vast that meteorologists are now making forecasts for the North Dixie and the South Dixie as they are no in two different meteorological zones.

CALDOR INCIDENT Acres Burned: 114,166 Percent Contained: 9% Current as of 8/23/2021, 5:55 PM

The weather outlook for all major fires in northern California remains favorable until at least Friday, will light winds and cooler, more humid conditions.

Red flag warning for Modoc County

Red Flag Warning is effective from 8/24/2021, 2:00 PM through 8/24/2021, 8:00 PM

Areas Affected: Modoc County Except for the Surprise Valley

Summary: …RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM TO 8 PM PDT TUESDAY FOR STRONG GUSTY WIND WITH LOW RH FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 285… The National Weather Service in Medford has issued a Red Flag Warning…which is in effect from 2 PM to 8 PM PDT Tuesday. * Impacts: Strong, gusty wind with low relative humidity and critically dry vegetation will greatly increase the spread More Info

NOTE: The winds are not expected to spread beyond Modoc County

Wildfires as of Sunday PM 8/21

ANTELOPE INCIDENT Acres Burned: 66,912 Percent Contained: 30% Current as of 8/22/2021, 5:28 PM

MCCASH INCIDENT Acres Burned: 18,143 Percent Contained: 0% Current as of 8/22/2021, 5:17 PM

HAYPRESS INCIDENT Acres Burned: 85,219 Percent Contained: 0% Current as of 8/22/2021, 11:11 AM

MONUMENT INCIDENT Acres Burned: 148,213 Percent Contained: 20% Current as of 8/22/2021, 6:09 PM

MCFARLAND INCIDENT Acres Burned: 117,985 Percent Contained: 66% Current as of 8/22/2021, 6:35 PM

DIXIE INCIDENT Acres Burned: 724,110 Percent Contained: 38% Current as of 8/22/2021, 5:45 PM

CALDOR INCIDENT Acres Burned: 104,309 Percent Contained: 5% Current as of 8/22/2021, 5:58 PM

Fires generally subdued overnight

Inversions and calm winds give firefighters an opportunity to raise containment.

ANTELOPE INCIDENT Acres Burned: 66,021 Percent Contained: 29% Current as of 8/22/2021, 8:45 AM

HAYPRESS INCIDENT Acres Burned: 53,071 Percent Contained: 0% Current as of 8/22/2021, 7:22 AM

MONUMENT INCIDENT Acres Burned: 145,357 Percent Contained: 16% Current as of 8/22/2021, 8:04 AM

MCFARLAND INCIDENT Acres Burned: 117,985 Percent Contained: 66% Current as of 8/22/2021, 7:57 AM

DIXIE INCIDENT Acres Burned: 721,298 Percent Contained: 37% Current as of 8/22/2021, 7:05 AM

CALDOR INCIDENT Acres Burned: 98,149 Percent Contained: 0% Current as of 8/22/2021, 6:25 AM

Fire activity PM 8/21/21

Six tankers engaged in heavy aerial attack on the southern flank of the Caldor fire this afternoon. Antelope fire now over 100 square miles.

ANTELOPE INCIDENT Acres Burned: 66,021 Percent Contained: 29% Current as of 8/21/2021, 7:05 PM

MCCASH INCIDENT Acres Burned: 13,623 Percent Contained: 0% Current as of 8/21/2021, 6:36 PM

HAYPRESS INCIDENT Acres Burned: 53,071 Percent Contained: 0% Current as of 8/21/2021, 7:22 AM

MONUMENT INCIDENT Acres Burned: 145,357 Percent Contained: 16% Current as of 8/21/2021, 5:40 PM

DIXIE INCIDENT Acres Burned: 717,308 Percent Contained: 36% Current as of 8/21/2021, 5:48 PM

CALDOR INCIDENT Acres Burned: 90,107 Percent Contained: 0% Current as of 8/21/2021, 5:58 PM

Janesville told to get out now as Dixie Fire advances

From KRCR: JANESVILLE, Calif. — The Lassen County Sheriff is urging people west of Hwy 395 south of Janesville Grade to Milford to leave now as the Dixie Fire moves that direction.

The area had been under an evacuation order but emergency officials are urging anyone who chose to shelter in place to get out.

The Northeastern portion of the Dixie Fire East Zone which is south of Janesville and north of Milford is currently experiencing increased activity along the eastern flank of the area, due to the increased winds.