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California Summary 07/14/08
Total Fires at Peak: 1,781
Total Fires Contained: 1,493*
Total Active Fires: 288*
Total Acres Burned: 839,343 (1,311 sq miles)
These numbers are total fires and acres that have occurred from state, local and federal firefighting agencies beginning June 20, 2008.
* Numbers reflect data as of 7/13 at 7:30 a.m.
Highway closures: State highways, county and local roads are closed throughout California due to wildfire activities. Closures and delays remain in place for State Highways 32, 70, 199 (delays) and 299 (delays). Travelers are advised to seek current information from local law enforcement.
Evacuations:Areas of Kern, Monterey, Shasta, and Trinity counties are under evacuation orders at this time. Precautionary evacuation orders currently exist in areas in Butte, Kern, Mendocino, Monterey, Plumas, Siskiyou, Shasta, and Trinity counties. Residents are advised to monitor their local fire situation, check with local law enforcement agencies for information, and be prepared to evacuate when necessary.
Structures Destroyed : 100 residences, 1 commercial, 127 outbuildings
Note the fires in the NW corner of the state. Expect those to grow to a total of over 500,000 acres by the end of October. Few firefighting resources are engaged, and Long Range Contingency Plans are already in place for Let It Burn actions.
Note also that firefighters on the Soda Complex are being harassed by residents. Law Enforcement personnel have been requested to permit fire suppression operations to continue.
July 14, 2008 | Topic: California
