Wildland Fire Information

National Fire News

Governor Directs Coordinated Firefighting Efforts and Resources to Combat Wildfires

• Gubernatorial and Local Proclamations (07/03/08)

Statewide Fire Overview - Lightning Series

Current Situation: State, local and federal firefighters continue to battle hundreds of wildfires throughout California with additional personnel and equipment arriving daily. Although fires continue to burn, several hundred fires have been contained by the relentless work of firefighters from California and throughout the nation. Governor Schwarzenegger has deployed California National Guard members to help fight the fires. These crews will be outfitted today with firefighting gear and equipment and will begin training in firefighting techniques. The priority of firefighting is for the protection of life, property and natural resources.
Download the latest fact sheet. (Updated 7/4 at 9 a.m.)

Items of Interest:
Highway closures: State highways and local roads are closed throughout California due to wildfire activities. Closures and delays are in place for State Highways 1 (Big Sur Area), 32 and 70. Numerous county and local roads are closed as well. Travelers are advised to seek current information from local law enforcement.

Evacuations: Areas of Monterey, Santa Barbara and Shasta counties are under evacuation orders at this time. Precautionary evacuation orders are in place for areas in Butte, Kern, Mendocino, Monterey and Plumas counties. Residents are advised to monitor the fire situation in their areas, check with local law enforcement agencies for information, and be prepared to evacuate when necessary.

Structures Threatened: 10,727 residences, 421 commercial, 3,016 outbuildings.
Structures Destroyed: 34 residences, 1 commercial, 32 outbuildings.

CAL FIRE Summary of Fires by County

Butte: The Butte Lightning Complex has burned 18,982 acres and is 40% contained. The Butte Fire Information Number is (530) 538-7826. Click Here for more information.

Mendocino: The Mendocino Lightning Complex has burned 39,500 acres and is 40% contained. The Mendocino Fire Information Number is (707)-467-6426. Click Here for more information.

Shasta & Trinity: The Shasta and Trinity Lightning has burned 53,600 acres and is 48% contained. The Shasta-Trinity Unit Information Number is (530) 225-2510. Click Here for more information.

Lassen, Modoc: The Corral Fire has burned 15,000 acres and is 45% contained. The Lassen-Modoc Fire Information Number is (530) 257-9553. Click Here for more information.

Humboldt: The Humboldt Complex has burned for 1,275 acres and is 75% contained. The Paradise Fire is north of Shelter Cove and is 925 acres and 75% contained. The Humboldt-Del Norte Fire Information Number is (707) 726-1225.

Tehama & Glenn: The Tehama-Glenn Lightning Complex has burned 22,907 acres and is 95% contained. The Tehama-Glenn Unit Information Number is (530) 528-5142. Click Here for more information.

Mariposa: The Oliver Fire is located in the Ponderosa Basin and is 2,789 acres and 85% contained. The Oliver Fire Information Number is (209) 966-4784. Click Here for more information.

Lake: The Walker Fire has burned 14,500 acres and is now 100% contained. Click Here for more information.

Napa & Solano: The Wild Fire burned 40,000 acres and is now 100% contained. Click Here for more information.

Santa Clara: The Whitehurst and Hummingbird Fires burned a combined 994 acres and are both now 100% contained. Click Here for more information.

Major Federal and Local Incidents

Kern Coutny: The Piute Fire has burned 16,626 acres and is 18% contained. Click Here for more information.

How You Can Help

CAL FIRE is not currently hiring seasonal firefighters, but if you are interested in volunteering your time to help the firefighting effort visit California Volunteers.