CA Fire Map Saturday 06/28 AM
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RED FLAG WARNING in effect from 1 pm this afternoon to 5 am PDT Monday for Northeast California for scattered dry thunderstorms. Low pressure off the California coast will produce an unstable air mass leading to development of isolated to scattered thunderstorms this weekend. Many storms today will produce little to no rainfall due to dry air above the surface. By Sunday more storms will become wetter but shorter rainfall duration is expected due to increased storm motion.
Western Nevada Sierra Front including a portion of the Humboldt Toiyabe NF 10:06 am PDT Sat Jun 28 2008: Winds upslope 3 to 7 mph becoming SE 6 to 12 mph in the afternoon. Ridge top NE winds 6 to 12 mph shifting to the SE in the afternoon. Partly cloudy with isolated thunderstorms through the night.
Total Fires: 1,345
Total Acres Burned: 308,893
Resources Committed
Personnel Committed: 17,264
Fire Engines: 1,194
Hand Crews: 451
Dozers: 296
Water Tenders: 351
Helicopters: 85
(These numbers are totals from state, local and federal firefighting agencies. Updated 6/28 at 9:00 a.m.)
Highway closures: State highways and local roads are closed throughout California due to wildfire activities. Closures and delays are in place for State Highways 1 (Big Sur Area), 32, 36, 70, 96 and 299. Numerous county and local roads are closed as well. Travelers are advised to seek current information from local law enforcement.
Evacuations: Areas of Butte, Mendocino, Monterey, Shasta, Tehama and Trinity counties are under evacuation orders at this time. Precautionary evacuation orders are in place for areas in Butte, Mariposa, Mendocino, Trinity and Shasta counties. Residents are advised to monitor the fire situation in their areas, check with local law enforcement agencies for information, and be prepared to evacuate when necessary.
Structures Destroyed: 28 residences, 1 commercial, 18 outbuildings.
