CALIFORNIA — Over 4,000 firefighters are battling nine large wildfires across California.
Yesterday, new fires erupted in Nevada and San Bernardino county. Firefighters are making good progress on both of these fires, while continuing to gain containment on the remaining blazes across the state.
Gusty winds and poor humidity recovery, particularly in the Sacramento Valley and foothills, continue in the forecast for Northern California.
Parts of Southern California will also see breezy and dry conditions through this evening and temperatures will remain near normal, keeping an elevated threat for large fires.
Many people don’t realize that 95 percent of all wildfires are caused by the activity of humans. It is imperative that all Californians do their part to prevent the next devastating wildfire. Learn more at www.ReadyForWildfire.org.
**CAL FIRE Incidents**
Saddle Fire, Butte County
Pentz Road, south of Paradise
• 850 acres brush, 60% contained
**Federal Incidents**
Rey Fire, Santa Barbara County
US Forest Service – Los Padres National Forest
Paradise Road, north of Santa Barbara
• 32,606 acres & 97% contained
Soberanes Fire, Monterey County
US Forest Service – Los Padres National Forest
Big Sur area
• 102,499 acres & 60% contained
Cedar Fire, Kern County
US Forest Service – Sequoia National Forest
Northwest of Lake Isabella, Cedar Creek Campground
• 29,322 acres, 98% contained
Gap Fire, Siskiyou County
US Forest Service – Klamath National Forest
Seiad Creek Rd, 5 miles northeast of Seiad Valley
• 30,969 acres, 65% contained
Tule Fire, Tulare County
US Forest Service – Sequoia National Forest
Hwy 190, 4 miles northeast of Springville
• 395 acres, 98% contained
Mokelumne Fire, Alpine County
US Forest Service – Stanislaus National Forest
Mokelumne River Canyon, north of Frog Lake
• 655 acres, 70% contained
Phoenix Fire, Nevada County — NEW
US Forest Service – Tahoe National Forest
West of Fordyce Lake, near Soda Springs
• 38 acres, 75% contained
**Local Incidents**
Spring Fire, San Bernardino County — NEW
San Bernardino County Fire
Los Flores Ranch Rd, south of Hesperia
• 50 acres, 80% contained