Wildfires Ravage Northern California, State of Emergency Declare
Four wildfires have so far consumed approximately 20 square miles of land in Northern California
As four wildfires spread rapidly through Northern California communities, Governor Jerry Brown has declared a State of Emergency. The Pawnee Fire in Lake County, the Lane and Stoll Fires in Tehama County, and the Creek Fire in Shasta County, have so far consumed approximately 20 square miles of land.
Here is an update on each fire:
Pawnee Fire
The worst of the fires has been the Pawnee Fire, which broke out Saturday in Clearlake Oaks and has so far burned 8,200 acres with no containment and forced evacuations for thousands of people. Governor Jerry Brown declared a State of Emergency for the Pawnee Fire on Monday. It has destroyed 22 buildings and threatens hundreds more.
Pretty extreme fire behavior being observed on the #PawneeFire at this hour. Winds are predicted to increase out of the SW / W soon. Photos via @KTVU live aerials. #cafire #cawx pic.twitter.com/ncXwuGTmcb
— Michael Gibson (@Geekflanka) June 24, 2018
Erratic winds and difficult terrain have made this fire very difficult to contain. At least 237 firefighters were continuing firefighting efforts Monday, using seven dozers and two helicopters.
The Department of Forestry and Fire Protection is stressing that anyone hit with an evacuation order to leave immediately. Failing to do so can put you or rescue workers in danger.
BREAKING: #PawneeFire has now consumed 7,700 acres in Lake County. Update: https://t.co/2ujBnfPpCl pic.twitter.com/hvRyKj9uRQ
— The Press Democrat (@NorthBayNews) June 25, 2018
The #PawneeFire has devoured a bridge and multiple homes near Wolf Creek Road in Lake County. “I’ve never seen flames like this,†one evacuated resident said. https://t.co/2ujBnfPpCl pic.twitter.com/KctbyhKNYR
— The Press Democrat (@NorthBayNews) June 24, 2018
Lane Fire
The Lane Fire in Tehama County has burned around 3,000 acres, but firefighters were able to avoid it from destroying any houses or buildings. The fire is now contained at 20 percent, with around 200 homes in danger.
More than 1,100 firefighters are battling the blaze, along with six helicopters and 13 dozers to reinforce containment and suppress the flames.
🚩Red Flag fire danger again toady! #reddingfirefighters responded 3 engines to the #stollfire and #lanefire last night. E-15, Cal OES 8333 & 324, and overhead. pic.twitter.com/hh4jOdp3W7
— Redding Firefighters (@reddingff_1934) June 24, 2018
#LaneFire #lassen lane fire in Tehama County. It’s crazy. @cal_fire pic.twitter.com/Lf7KMeaPBp
— Gillis Jones (@Gillis57) June 24, 2018
Check out these AMAZING photos fire spotter @mofilly took of the #LaneFire right by her home! Some of the best I’ve seen! #TehamaCounty pic.twitter.com/Ewff9aKuYM
— Cecile Juliette KHSL (@CecileJuliette) June 23, 2018
Stoll Fire
Just west of Red Bluff in Tehama County is the Stoll Fire, which fire crews were able to contain to 60 percent containment and down to just 300 acres of burn area. The fire destroyed multiple residential and commercial buildings, but as of now many of the evacuated residents were able to return to their homes.
#StollFire [update] off Stoll Rd & Baker Rd, west of Red Bluff (Tehama County) is now 300 acres & 60% contained. https://t.co/lw6meWKepZ pic.twitter.com/saS3WFw9tF
— CAL FIRE (@CAL_FIRE) June 25, 2018
CONFIRMED: CalFire confirms “structures & businesses†burned in the #StollFire in Red Bluff city limits. No injuries, conflicting info on acreage: between 350-500 acres. Forward progress stopped. pic.twitter.com/XWgyH1GjkF
— Cecile Juliette KHSL (@CecileJuliette) June 24, 2018
Creek Fire
#CreekFire [update] off Clear Creek Rd & American Rd, west of Redding (Shasta County) is now 1,300 acres & 30% contained. https://t.co/Xs5H6xkQcV pic.twitter.com/nw5O0Hx9yi
— CAL FIRE (@CAL_FIRE) June 25, 2018
The Creek Fire in the southwest region of Redding in Shasta County has burned 1,300 acres and is now 30 percent contained. This area has seen its share of fires in the past decade, including the devastating Clover Fire in 2013.
There are road closures all over the Happy Valley area and an evacuation center has been set up at West Valley High School.
#CreekFire [update] off Clear Creek Rd & American Rd, west of Redding (Shasta County) is now 1,000 acres & 20% contained. Evacuations in effect: https://t.co/Xs5H6xkQcV pic.twitter.com/h6c471gHOG
— CAL FIRE (@CAL_FIRE) June 25, 2018
@ShastaTrinityNF Strike Team 3675 at work on the #CreekFire pic.twitter.com/E6hmgNdhNw
— Shasta-Trinity NF (@ShastaTrinityNF) June 25, 2018
We will continue to update this story.
