CALIFORNIA — Approximately 7,000 firefighters are battling 13 large wildfires in California, as temperatures remain in the extreme range.
Most wildfires are human-caused, and many are sparked along our roadways. These fires can be prevented by practicing a few safety measures.
- Don’t drag any parts and make sure to secure chains when towing.
- Check tire pressure and properly maintain brakes so you don’t expose areas that can throw sparks.
- Make sure to pull over in an open area if you have mechanical problems as hot exhaust pipes and mufflers can start fires.
For more detailed wildfire safety information, visit http://www.readyforwildfire.org
Fires of Interest:
**CAL FIRE Incidents**
Wall Fire, Butte County
Chinese Wall Rd, 5 miles north of Bangor
· 5,800 acres, 60% contained
· Evacuations remain in effect
Winters Fire, Yolo County
Highway 128 at Pleasant View Road, 3 miles southwest of Winters
· 2,269 acres, 95% contained
Stone Fire, San Luis Obispo County
Huer Huero Rd x Hwy 58, Santa Margarita
· 340 acres, 100% contained
Garza Fire, Kings County
8.5 miles east of Parkfield near the Monterey, Kings County Line
· 18,666 acres, 24% contained
Gold Fire, Yuba County
Hammonton Rd, 1 mile N of Beale AFB
· 40 acres, 100% contained
Fay Fire, Siskiyou County
Highway 3 and Fay Lane, 7 miles south of Etna
· 469 acres, 100% contained
Felipe Fire, Santa Clara County
San Felipe Rdm 8 miles northeast of Morgan Hill
· 70 acres, 100% contained
Lariat, Vegetation Fire, Santa Clara County
Lariat Ln x Claitor Way, 6 miles NE of San Jose
∙ 101 acres, brush 50% contained
**Unified Command**
Whittier Fire, Santa Barbara County
Lake Cachuma area, south of Hwy 154
· 11,920 acres, 48% contained
Alamo Fire, San Luis Obispo County
Highway 166 at Alamo Creek Road, east of Santa Maria
· 28,687 acres, 65% contained
Jennings Fire, San Diego County
I-8 and Old Hwy 80, Community of Lakeside
· 400 acres, 30% contained
**Federal Incidents**
Island Fire, Siskiyou County
14 miles west of Etna in the Marble Mountain Wilderness
· 962 acres
Schaeffer Fire, Tulare County
17 miles north of Kernville
· 15,859 acres, 25% contained
Mart Fire, San Bernardino County
Highland Ave at Highway 330
· 670 acres, 95% contained
Farad Fire, Sierra County
CA/NV Stateline, 12 miles NE of Truckee
· 670 acres, 20% contained
Long Valley Fire, Lassen County
Hwy 395 x Cowboy Joe Rd, 3 miles north of Doyle
· 8,000 acres, 25% contained
Silver Fire, San Bernardino County
Silverwood Lake Area
· 13 acres, 80% contained
For more information on California fires, visit http://www.fire.ca.gov/current_incidents
