(Update 17, 7:52 pm) #ThirteenFourFire MANDATORY EVACUATIONS in place for zones 2E1, 2E2, 2E3, 2E4, All of Zone 1D (1D1, 1D2, 1D3, 1D4, 1D5).
(Update 18, 11:37 pm) #ThirteenFourFire Winds tonight are forecast to be Northwest at 10-15, gusting 20 with and RH of 40. Tomorrow forecast to be winds Northwest 10-15 gusting 25. Units going to try and hold a road tonight and wrap the head with dozers.
(Update 19, 11:42 pm) #ThirteenFourFire Unit advising it doesn't look like the fire will make it to Guerneville tonight. Type 1 engines are at structures along Mill Creek Road for structure defense.
(Update 20, 1:01 am) #ThirteenFourFire Fire has not crossed Mill Creek Rd at Gray Creek. Fire made an uphill run producing large flames for a while likely generating some calls. Its backing down the other side of the ridge now. Farthest south the fire has made it is Buck Knoll.
(Update 21, 1:43 am) #ThirteenFourFire Possible new fire or spot fire on Mc Cray Ridge Rd. Units will be checking the area.
(Update 22, 1:49 am) #ThirteenFourFire All available resources from County Station 9 to start up toward the Mc Cray Ridge via Sweetwater Springs from Guerneville.
(Update 23, 2:09 am) #ThirteenFourFire Fires looking active on the Mt. Jackson West @AlertWildfire camera. All our admins are off for the night. We should be back around 8:30 am.
(Update 24, 9:04 am 8/19)
The #ThireteenFourFire is now the #WallbridgeFire this morning it stands at 1500 acres and 0% contained. AA-140 is over head reconing the area.
(Update 25, 9:11 am) #WallbridgeFire Air Attack reporting a new fire along Skagss Springs Rd, 10 acres, moderate ROS. Should be able to pick it up, placing and order for resources shortly.
(Update 26, 9:13 am) #WallbridgeFire Air Attack requesting 4 type 3 tankers and 2 type 1 tankers to the Geysers IP for the new start. We'll keep updates in this thread.
(Update 27, 9:27 am)
This will be the #StweartFire, we'll be starting a new thread with updates.
(Update 28 (1/3), 10:12 am) #WallbridgeFire EVACUATION WARNINGS
1F1 Warning
All areas east of Bohemian Hwy.
North of Graton Rd. and Harrison Grade Rd.
West of Harrison Grade Rd., Green Valley Rd., and Hwy. 116
South of the Russian River
1F2 Warning
(2/3)
All areas south of the Russian River
East and North of Hwy. 116 (Pocket Canyon)
West of Martinelli Rd.
4A1 Warning
All areas East of the Russian River
North of River Rd.
West of Trenton Healdsburg Rd. and Eastside Rd.
(3/3)
South of the area between the western dead end of Windsor River Rd. and the Russian River
(Update 29, 11:21 am) #WallbridgeFire Units starting to bump down off Mill Creek Rd and setting up for structure protection in some other areas the fires expected to bump.
(Update 30, 11:28 am) #WallbridgeFire Both super scoopers requested by Air Attack have been diverted to a new incident in another state.
(Update 31, 11:44 am) #WallbridgeFire Fire is on both sides of Gray Creek, crews won't be able to tie in the fire there. They're instead going to work on structure prep while dozers work in the Palmer Creek area.
(Update 32, 12:42 pm) #WallbridgeFire
2 any type teams to Mill Creek for structure protection.
4 type 3 teams + type 6 team to Gray Creek for structure protection.
4 water tenders to Mill Creek area.
Dozers building line into Palmer and Austin Creeks. Most resources in place.
(Update 34, 1:41 pm) #WalbridgeFire Air Attack and the S2T tankers being diverted to a new start in the Brooks area. MAFFS 3 and 8 are going to stay on the fire.
(Update 35, 1:43 pm) #WalbridgeFire West Air Attack requesting an additional air tactics channel, one for the East and one for the West. If one Air Attack handles both sides they'll be the Complex Air Attack, otherwise they'll be divided into East and West Air Attack
(Update 36, 5:04 pm) #WallbridgeFire active structure defense in the 10000 block of Mill Creek Rd. Big Creek Rd expected to be impacted shortly near West Dry Creek, additional resources requested there.
(Update 37, 5:08 pm) #WalbridgeFire Additional resources requested to Big Ridge Rd, not Big Creek Rd.
(Update 38, 5:34 pm) #WalbridgeFire Units are losing the line they were trying to hold. They're going to attempt to hold Skaggs Springs Rd but "it's a shitty plan"
(Update 39, 5:48 pm) #WalbridgeFire 5 additional engines requested to division delta for structure defense.
(Update 40, 6:42 pm) #WalbridgeFire Fire is between the 4000 and 5000 blocks of Mill Creek. Fires is spotting 1/4 to 1/2 mile ahead of its self.
(Update 41, 10:18 am 8/20) #WalbridgeFire Tanker 85, 86, 90, 912 with MAFFS 1 and 3 are assigned to the incident for now. They'll be working on holding the heel of the fire through and indirect line and assisting with structure protection.
(Update 42, 10:41 am) #WalbridgeFire Units are prepping structures in the Wallace Creek area.
(Update 43, 12:40 pm) #WalbridgeFire Fire has burned through the Palmer Creek area. Units are going to go up Big Ridge to try and get a better vantage point. This also might for the #StewartsFire
(Update 44, 1:30 pm) #WalbridgeFire MAFFS 1 and 3 back to McClellan on a load and hold due to not having a lead plane to fly with them. Theres a lead out of Redding with a 14:00 ETA. Tanker 944 (747) dropped and is back to MCC.
(Update 45, 1:56 pm) #WalbridgeFire Fire has jump McCray Ridge. Unless there's a "miraculous" wind shift, the fire will likely run down to Westside Rd.
(Update 46, 2:01 pm) #WalbridgeFire Alpha Strike Team to Armstrong Woods Rd at Sweetwater Springs Rd, Charlie Strike Team to mill creek road at Westside Rd.
(Update 47, 2:05 pm) #WalbridgeFire The fire is established in the Scott Creek area. The fire is not moving at the moment, but once the wind picks it will be a problem. The area locals call the "Guerneville Park Area" will become threatened.
(Update 48, 2:22 pm) #WalbridgeFire The area of Guerneville the fire is expected to impact is near Cherry St at Old Cazadero Rd and the Pool Ridge area. The fire is also more established on Mt. Jackson.
(Update 49, 3:22 pm) #WalbridgeFire Roving patrols recommended for canyons 2, 3, 4, and 7. Fire is between Jackson and Rio Nido, backing into the drainage. Dozers working in the Pool Ridge. Lots of residents still in the area. If you've been told to leave, LEAVE.
(Update 1 4:42 pm) #WalbridgeFire Units going to try and tie it back into Skaggs Spings, if they can't "they will have significant problems".
(Update 53, 3:27 pm) #WalbridgeFire Task Force 3 reporting active structure threat near the 5000 block of Chemise Rd. Air support requested.
(Update 54, 3:43 pm) #WalbridgeFire Immediate assistance requested to the area of Chemise at Big Ridge to assist with structure protection. Safety areas in the area limited.
(Update 55, 8:41 pm) #WalbridgeFire Sounds like theres some structure loss up near the end of Big Ridge Rd, not sure about other areas.
(Update 56, 12:03 am 8/22) #WalbridgeFire Fire slowly moving around the Mt. Jackson repeater area, possibly impinging the northern most tower. Units are going to check it now. 2 engines should be able to handle the fire around the towers.
(Update 57, 12:48 am) #WalbridgeFire Dozers made progress above Rio Nido today, sounds like they'll continue working on the line in the Korbel direction. They'll also be doing work back on Pool Ridge cutting line to the west.
(Update 58, 1:06 am) #WalbridgeFire "I thought that all of Austin State Rec area had burned, thats not the case" - per a Cal Fire Battalion via scanner traffic.
(Update 59, 1:16 pm) #WalbridgeFire EVACUATION ORDERS for zones: 2F1, 2F2, 2F3, 2K1, 2K2, 4A1, 4C1
EVACUATION WARNINGS for zones:4A2, 4A3, 2A2, 2C4, 2G1, and Windsor Zone A local.nixle.com/alert/8196882/
(Update 60, 7:52 pm) #WalbridgeFire Tankers have been working the ridge above Rio Nido hard this afternoon. Sounds like theres still a structure threat on Sweetwater Springs but the fire is still "a couple miles from Rio Nido"
(Update 61, 8:07 pm) #WalbridgeFire Some structure loss being reported in the Pool Ridge area, we don't have a more specific location.
(Update 62, 12:36 pm) #WalbridgeFire Fire is expected to grow on the Eastern front today with wind shifts to coming from out of the Southwest. Air tankers are unable to work due to heavy smoke conditions around the fire.
(Update 63, 1:26 pm) #WalbridgeFire Reports of increasing fire activity in the 9400 block of Mill Creek Rd which is well within the burn zone. Units are stretched thing but will be checking the area.
(Update 65, 3:20 pm) #WalbridgeFire West Helco had requested an ATGS and Air Attack to the incident to work the southern end, North Ops just came back saying both are unavailable.
(Update 66, 6:48 pm) #WalbridgeFire Units working on Sweetwater Springs Rd above the quarry, expecting it to impact those houses. Likely they were referring to the old mercury mine.
(Update 67, 8:41 pm) #WalbridgeFire Safety message issued for outflow winds from a thunderstorm 20 miles from the incident. In the valley winds already picked up to 10-15 knots.
(Update 68, 11:10 pm) #WalbridgeFire Fire is now on both sides of Mt. Jackson Resort Rd, 4 dozers en route to assist.
(Update 69, 1:47 pm) #WalbridgeFire Units being assisted by a helicopter are engaged in structure protection about 4 miles up Pool Ridge Rd. Helco advising a firing op would be a good option, Brach 10 approves.
(Update 70, 3:16 pm) #WalbridgeFire 4 dozers working down off of Mt Jackson Resort Rd building line toward Sweetwater Springs Rd.
(Update 71, 12:49 pm 8/25) #WalbridgeFire Air support in the form of a helicopter requested to Division Bravo for help holding the line in section 27.
(Update 76, 12:57 pm) #WalbridgeFire Reach 1 responding for a medical aid involving a contractor working in the fire area. No further details at this time.
(Update 77, 8:35 pm) #WalbridgeFire Reports of spot fires about 2 miles up Vacherie Way from Sweetwater Springs Rd, units not engaging at this time, doesn't sound like a major threat. Henry 1 overhead.
(Update 78, 8:40 pm) #WalbridgeFire Henry 1 reports fire is somewhat established and spotting, around 1/2 mile between the spots and the nearest homes, evacs advised for those homes.
(Update 79, 8:53 pm) #WalbridgeFire Flare up is 30-40 acres with a dangerous ROS, northwest wind pushing it. It's HIGHLY visible from around the area.
(Update 80, 8:57 pm) #WalbridgeFire Sonoma County Task Force 1 requested to the scene.
(Update 81, 9:14 pm) #WalbridgeFire Full High Dispatch being send by Cal Fire to respond to the incident.
Nixle with evacuations is being prepared... please bear with us.
(Update 82, 9:22 pm) #WalbridgeFire Fire still spreading ad a dangerous ROS through vineyards and the grass around them. Units might be starting hoselay.
(Update 83, 9:27 pm) #WalbridgeFire Henry 1 reports fire intensity has died down a bit, they're departing for fuel. Night Air Attack requested.
Modifying the evacs as fire intensity dies down
(Update 82, 9:40 pm) #WalbridgeFire Fire is now mostly a backing fire through grass, still waiting on a Nixle for evacs, intensity has definitely died down.
(Update 83, 9:50 pm) #WalbridgeFire Crews making good progress with hose lays, if winds pick up the fire will likely make a hard run to the South and units will have to go indirect.
(Update 84, 10:07 pm) #WalbridgeFire Air Attack 7HS just about overhead now, all Task Force 1 units coming in to stage on Sweetwater Springs at Westside Rd. Hoselay making great progress, units still working to knock some heat out of the interior.
(Update 85, 10:12 pm) #WalbridgeFire FORWARD PROGRESS STOPPED on the flare up. Units working to put in some line in preparation for the wind event tonight.
As deputies are making their way door to door they’re coming across many gates with no gate code on file.
415 domestic
boat ramp, rockpile road
Caller is a third parties who seprated them
male hit female and gave her a bloody nose
SCSO en route
Supect is Hma or Wma, caller cant tell
no shirt, tattooed sleeves
6'3" 220lbs
Out in his boat
Female has a broken nose and black eye
634pm: The injuries make this a 273.5 which is corporal injury and can be a felony. Supect still hasnt come in with his boat.
659: After multiple PA announcement he wont come to the ramp and is still in his phone.
NEW INCIDENT 4:58 am
CONFIRMED VEGETATION FIRE
Bell Canyon Reservoir, Deer Park, Napa #GlassFire Evacuation Orders are in place for Deer Park Rd to Crystal Springs Rd. Reports of 1 burn paitent. Fire is more then 20 acres now with a north wind driving it at a Dangerous ROS.
(Update 1, 5:08 am) #GlassFire Fire has crossed Silverado Trail, IC directing more resources in efforts to keep it east of the trail. Units trying to take action now.
(Update 2, 5:28 am) #GlassFire IC requesting 4 additional dozers, 4 additional hand crews, 2 strike teams of engines any type. All immideate need resources.
NEW INCIDENT 1:48 pm
CONFIRMED VEGETATION FIRE
Highway 101 at the Mendocino County Line, Cloverdale #CitrusFire 1 acre moving up hill, units setting up for structure protection.
(Update 1, 1:55 pm) #CitrusFire Strike team XME 2150 on scene and engaging the fire.
(Update 2, 2:00 pm) #CitrusFire IC reports enough units on scene to handle, the balance can cancel.
NEW INCIDENT 12:31 pm
CONFIRMED VEGETATION FIRE
Ursuline Dr at Ursuline Rd, Larkfield
Units on scene of a fire, didn't catch a full size up, tankers inbound to the right flank to protect a structure
(Update 1, 12:38 pm) #UrsulineFire IC requesting a hard closure of Mark West Springs in both directions. 3 additional water tenders requested as well as coverage for County Station. PG&E has shut off power in the area.
(Update 2, 12:41 pm) #UrsulineFire GROUND YOUR DRONE, GROUND YOUR DRONE, GOUND YOUR DRONE!!!! CHP reporting a drone in the area. Air Attack reports fire is 5 acres in grass, not holding. Requesting 3 additional type 3 engines.
NEW INCIDENT 3:40 pm
Stage Gulch Rd at Lakeville Highway, Petaluma #StageFire Hard closure requested for Stage Gulch Rd, vegetation fire after a TC. Cal Fire ground and air en route.
(Update 1, 3:46 pm) #StageFire Battalion 1411 on scene with 2 acres in grass, should be able to pick it up once units get on scene.
(Update 2, 3:56 pm) #StageFire 3 additional engines and 2 additional water tenders requested as well as 2 additional S2Ts.