The Four Fires of Highest Concern in Northern California (Maps)
The County Fire: It exploded June 30 in Yolo County and firefighters have been unable to get a grip on this fast-growing inferno. Today, it is at 70,000 Acres and only 5% contained. (Go here for information on evacuations and road closures.)
The Pawnee Fire: Began June 23 and at one point forced the closure of Hwy 20. The road reopened yesterday but evacuations are still in force. UPDATE 12:40 p.m.: All those evacuated allowed to return home.] Firefighters seemed to have the fire nearly closed down but on Saturday the fire burst out of its corral and ran. Today, the fire has reached 14,900 acres and is 80% contained. (Go here for information on evacuations and road closures.)
- Pawnee Fire Map:
The Petersburg Fire: It began July 1 in Siskiyou. The forward spread has been stopped. The fire is currently 350 acres and is 25% contained. Note: The acreage may be reduced when mapping is confirmed. (Go here for information on evacuations and road closures.)
- Petersburg Fire map:
The Flat Fire: It began June 28 in Trinity County. Today it is 300 acres and 75% contained. (Follow on Twitter for information.)
- Flat Fire map
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So many fires so early and so large Be carefully out there
I hope everyone is paying great attention to their fireworks plans. This is a nightmare in the making.
Thanks for the update! Do you sleep?
Not enough…
Great job Kym, way to keep us informed!
Great set of maps,options lower right
https://mappingsupport.com/p/gmap4.php?ll=39.089739,-122.556471&z=12&t=h,VIIRS_24hrs_from_FIRMS,MODIS_24hr_from_FIRMS&markers=file=https://mappingsupport.com/p/disaster/2018/california/pawnee/pawnee_networklink.kml&q=https://mappingsupport.com/p/special_maps/disaster/USA_wildland_fire_3.txt
Awesome map. Thanks.
Just checking on the Pawnee Fire Map. Is that from Sunday? The fire burned down to Hwy 20 and it doesn’t show on that. I didn’t check the rest of it though.
It updates pretty frequently. Last night 20 was all orange.
I have been watching the “islands” get surrounded. Scary.
One mtn away from my sis,she left when 20 opened,finally.
Thank you, Kym. I’ve been hearing from people who have friends or family living near these fires. This update will help them understand the scope of the fires in question and the possible vulnerability of their loved ones. Thank you!
I sure Appreciate Kyms Coverage when it comes to these forest fires I know for a fact it can save lives and property
Thanks, good to know.