Stafford Fire Incident Information: Last Updated: August 14, 2016 8:40 am Date/Time Started: August 11,2016 2:57 pm Administrative Unit: CAL FIRE Humboldt-Del Norte County: Humboldt County Location: Community of Stafford, 7 miles south of Fortuna Acres Burned – Containment: 23 acres – 90% contained Long/Lat: -124.05804/40.4572
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CAL FIRE and the United States Forest Service, Los Padres National Forest remains in unified command. Fire activity was minimal through the night. Planning for firing operations continues but will only be considered during favorable weather conditions. Pre-planning continues to mitigate potential future threat. Fire continues to burn in steep, …
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Fire Crews Respond Quickly to Contain Lemm Fire On Monday August 8, fire resources responded to a wildland fire on Lassen National Forest about two miles southeast of Butt Mountain in the Almanor Ranger District. White smoke was visible throughout Chester and the Lake Almanor Basin. As of Tuesday morning, …
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Firefighters continue to patrol the fire.
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Horseshoe Fire Grows to 110 Acres The Horseshoe Fire started yesterday afternoon towards the top of the Horseshoe Meadow Road, just east of the developed recreation campgrounds, near Last Chance Meadow. It is estimated to be 110 acres and 10% contained. The fire grew rapidly, driven by terrain, wind, and …
Read More »Mineral Fire (Fresno County) Started 8/09/2016, updated 8/10/2016
Fire was active all night with extreme fire behavior. Fire is burning in steep terrain and posed a challenge in some areas of the fire. Crews continue direct line construction on the fire assisted with aircraft, water and retardant drops.
Read More »Pilot Fire (San Bernardino County) Started 8/07/2016, updated 8/09/2016
The Pilot Fire is burning in Chaparral and brush in between Pilot Rock Ridge and State Highway 173 in Hesperia and continues to be mostly wind driven. Fire line has been constructed in the Summit Valley area. The fire crossed Hwy 173 in the Los Flores Ranch area. Firing operations …
Read More »Mountain Fire (Shasta County) Started 8/09/2016, updated 8/09/2016
One fire considered suspicious; second linked to marijuana grow
One weekend fire cause extensive damage and another was linked to possible criminal activity, Los Banos police said Monday. A suspicious fire torched a detached garage early Sunday on I … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced family fears homelessness after apartment fire
A Merced family faces an uncertain future after losing their homes and everything they own in a fire last week. They fear what may happen if they don’t soon receive … Click to Continue »
Read More »Victims struggling after Merced apartment fire
Norma Thompson, 65, lost her home last week in an apartment fire on K Street in Merced. She, her daughter and grandson were among the more than two dozen residents displaced by the blaze. With housing a sudden uncertainty, she worries their situation may soon be desperate and is unsure …
Read More »Pilot Fire (San Bernardino County) Started 8/07/2016, updated 8/08/2016
SMOKE ADVISORIES: The SCAQMD and MDAQMD have issued smoke advisories for the Mojave Desert Area. RESPONSIBLE DRONE USE: While drones have not been seen over the Pilot Fire, fire managers would like to remind the public that hobby drones, or (UAS) unmanned aircraft systems, pose a major safety threat to …
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