Firefighters battle 11 Major wildfires statewide

Nearly 9,000 local, state and federal firefighters are battling 11 major wildfires across California. Despite windy conditions across much of Northern California and the Sierra, firefighters did make progress yesterday on those fires. On Sunday, firefighters in Monterey County were able to contain the 4,500 acre Mission Fire at Fort Hunter Liggett, bringing the total number of large wildfires down from 12.

The Rim Fire, near Yosemite National Park, continues to be the most active and has grown to the 13h largest fire in California’s recorded history. 4,500 homes remain threatened by the blaze and several evacuation orders and advisories remain in effect. Winds again today will pose a challenge with gusts of 26 mph out of the south, pushing the fire further to the Northeast.

CAL FIRE is asking all Californians to take time to ensure that they, their families and their homes are Ready for Wildfire. Officials urge everyone to take a couple minutes and create a Wildfire Action Plan. To learn more visit ReadyForWildfire.org.

CAL FIRE Incidents
Deer Fire, Tehama County
10 miles east of Los Molinos
* 10,325 acres – 45% contained

Unified Command Fires
Rim Fire Tuolumne County
Stanislaus National Forest/CAL FIRE
* northeast of Groveland
* 149,780 acres – 15% contained
* Evacuations in effect
* 4,500 residences threatened

Federal Fires
American Fire, Placer County
US Forest Service – Tahoe National Forest
northeast of Foresthill
* 24,408 acres – 81% contained
* CAL FIRE is assisting

Fish Fire, Tulare County
US Forest Service – Sequoia National Forest
25 miles northeast of Springville
* 1,450 acres – 7% contained

Little Fire, Riverside County
US Forest Service – San Bernardino National Forest
Off Hwy 74 near Lake Hemet
* 100 acres – 50% contained

Gobblers Fire, San Bernardino County (more info…)
US Forest Service – San Bernardino National Forest
6 miles south of Wrightwood
* 413 acres – 90% contained

Mission Fire, Monterey County
US Army – Fort Hunter Liggett
on the Fort Hunter Liggett Military Installation
* 4,500 acres – 100% contained

Spring Peak Fire, Mono County
US Forest Service – Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest
15 miles northeast of Mono Lake
* 14,200 acres – 98% contained
* The fire is primarily in Nevada but did burn into California near Bodie State Park
* CAL FIRE is assisting

Orleans Complex, Siskiyou County
US Forest Service – Six Rivers National Forest
6 miles southeast of Somes Bar
* 21,105 acres – 39% contained

Corral Complex, Humboldt County
US Forest Service – Six Rivers National Forest
east of the Hoopa Indian Reservation
* 11,707 acres – 5% contained

Salmon River Complex, Siskiyou County
US Forest Service – Klamath National Forest
1 mile west of Sawyers Bar
* 14,771 acres – 95% contained

Aspen Fire, Fresno County
US Forest Service – Sierra National Forest
near Huntington Lake
* 22,791 acres – 95% contained

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