![]() The Stoll Fire, burning near Stoll Road and Baker Road west of Red Bluff in Tehama County, is now fully contained Thursday. Stoll Fire, Tehama County: 268 acres, 100 percent contained The cause of the fire was under investigation, though it was considered “suspicious,” according to the Redding Record Searchlight. Some residents that were previously evacuated by the wildfire were allowed to return home Tuesday evening. It was unclear if that person was a firefighter or what the extent of their injuries was. An emergency declaration for the county was issued Monday by Sheriff Tom Bosenko as a result of the fire.Īt least one person was injured in the fire, Cal Fire’s Shasta-Trinity Unit said. The flames destroyed four homes and seven other structures. The Creek Fire in Shasta County was about 70 percent contained Thursday. Credit: Sacramento BeeĬreek Fire, Shasta County: 1,475 acres, 70 percent contained The fire was expected to be fully contained by about July 14. Some 266 firefighters were at the scene. Smoke from the Lions Fire continues to impact the Central Sierra Lodging and recreational areas, as well as trails like the Pacific Crest Trail and the John Muir Trail, remained open. ![]() ![]() The fire was ignited by a lightning strike June 11 and was burning about seven miles southwest of Mammoth Lakes. The Lions Fire burning in California’s Ansel Adams Wilderness grew to almost 3,000 acres by Wednesday. Lions Fire, Ansel Adams Wilderness: 3,002 acres A little more than 1,000 firefighters were on scene doing “aggressive work,” Cal Fire said.Įvacuation warnings previously in place for homes in Ponderosa Sky Ranch and Payne’s Creek were lifted. The fire was not threatening any structures. The almost 4,000-acre fire, burning off Highway 36 in Payne’s Creek, was about 75 percent contained. Lane Fire, Tehama County: 3,829 acres, 75 percent containedĬalifornia fire officials worked toward full containment on the Lane Fire in Tehama County Wednesday. Officials said the fire’s spread was being driven by “erratic winds,” low humidity and above normal temperatures. Evacuation sites were set up at Moose Lodge and Lower Lake High School. Residents near the Pawnee Fire were asked to conserve water in an effort to help firefighters working to combat the flames. Evacuation orders were also issued for homes in Double Eagle Ranch due to “significant fire activity” nearby, KABC-TV reported. Mandatory evacuation orders remained in place for the Spring Valley community, while pre-evacuation notices were issued for other nearby areas, Cal Fire said. Multiple fire departments were making use of some 15 helicopters, hundreds of fire engines and other aircraft. The fire was 30 percent contained Thursday, and almost 3,000 fire personnel were at the scene working toward full containment. ![]() The fire is threatening hundreds of homes and has already destroyed an estimated 22 structures. The Pawnee Fire in Lake County, California, grew to 13,700 acres by Thursday morning, the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection confirmed. Pawnee Fire, Lake County: 13,700 acres, 30 percent contained Here is where the Pawnee Wildfire and other major fires are burning this week in California: Pawnee Fire, Lake County. ![]() Governor Jerry Brown declared a state of emergency due to the spreading Pawnee Fire, while other smaller blazes burned throughout the state. Credit: Cal FireĬalifornia is currently battling several wildfires, including at least one major, widespread wildfire. The current state of wildfires across California. ![]()
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