Wildfire News

Wildfire in steep terrain. Moderate to low rate of spread.

This fire is burning BLM-managed lands within the Berryessa Snow Mountain National Monument. It is being managed by Cal Fire. Current information is available at:

The fire is currently moving northeast in dense brush and steep terrain. Resources are being sent from the Rocky Fire to the Jerusalem Fire. Evacuation Centers: The Middletown High School evacuation center will remain open.

The Nickowitz Fire is the largest of four fires on the Orleans Ranger District of the Six Rivers National Forest. Currently the Nickowitz is 741 acres and is 10 percent contained. There are 186 personnel assigned to this fire.They have 4 crews and 21 fire engines assigned to fight this …

Periodic thunderstorms have continued and over the month of July and early August there are now 5 lightning caused fires being monitored for multiple objectives. Lightning caused fires can take days or weeks to detect because vegetation has to dry out enough to create smoke or visible flames after the …

Total Fires: 6 Total Complex Acres: 1000 Total Complex Containment: 2% Cause: Lightning/Natural After sunset tonight, winds are predicted to shift and blow from the northeast. This is forecasted to be a moderate wind event for the area. The winds are expected to increase to 10-15 mph, with gusts up …

This incident is burning within the Berryessa Snow Mountain National Monument. It is being managed by Cal Fire. Current information is available here: