🌚GOOD EVENING🌚
HERE IS YOUR PM #LNULIGHTNINGCOMPLEX UPDATE FOR SONOMA COUNTY 8/25
I have TWO fires to tell you about: #WalbridgeFire and #MeyersFire.
📸: Mt. Jackson. Looks like fall colors in the Midwest, but nope, it’s flame retardant.
1/17
HERE IS YOUR PM #LNULIGHTNINGCOMPLEX UPDATE FOR SONOMA COUNTY 8/25
I have TWO fires to tell you about: #WalbridgeFire and #MeyersFire.
📸: Mt. Jackson. Looks like fall colors in the Midwest, but nope, it’s flame retardant.
1/17
These fires are part of the #LNULightningComplex in Napa, Sonoma, Lake, Yolo & Solano Counties. As of 8/25 PM:
✅Total size Complex (3 fires) is 356,326 acres (up from 352,913)
✅27% containment total
2/17
✅Total size Complex (3 fires) is 356,326 acres (up from 352,913)
✅27% containment total
2/17
These fires are part of the #LNULightningComplex as of 8/25 PM:
✅5 deaths (3 - Napa Co.) (2 - Solano Co.)
✅4 civilian injuries
✅30,500 structures are threatened
✅978 have been destroyed (up from 937)
✅256 have been damaged (up from 251)
3/17
✅5 deaths (3 - Napa Co.) (2 - Solano Co.)
✅4 civilian injuries
✅30,500 structures are threatened
✅978 have been destroyed (up from 937)
✅256 have been damaged (up from 251)
3/17
#LNULIGHTNINGCOMPLEX FIRE BEHAVIOR
📌Starts that jump over control lines may be “highly resistive” to control due to drought ridden, dry fuels.
📌Fires spreading up to 1 mile/hour, up to 15 flames
📌Fire spots are jumping 1/2 mile ahead on average
4/17
📌Starts that jump over control lines may be “highly resistive” to control due to drought ridden, dry fuels.
📌Fires spreading up to 1 mile/hour, up to 15 flames
📌Fire spots are jumping 1/2 mile ahead on average
4/17
CAL FIRE #WALBRIDGEFIRE WEATHER FOR TUESDAY NIGHT
🌥Temperature little cooler & overnight humidity
🌥Bay and Delta breezes will enhance SW winds
🌥Winds SE 5-10 MPH
🌥Relative humidity as high as 60-80%
5/17
🌥Temperature little cooler & overnight humidity
🌥Bay and Delta breezes will enhance SW winds
🌥Winds SE 5-10 MPH
🌥Relative humidity as high as 60-80%
5/17
#WALBRIDGEFIRE
Started 8/17 west of Healdsburg and north of Guerneville. The fire formally known as 13-4. As of 8/25 PM
✅54,503 acres
✅17% containment
6/17
Started 8/17 west of Healdsburg and north of Guerneville. The fire formally known as 13-4. As of 8/25 PM
✅54,503 acres
✅17% containment
6/17
TODAY’S #WALBRIDGEFIRE EVENTS
✅Progress today - lots of firing, dozers and hand lines to build containment.
✅There are still active fires in the area, but very little spread today. Just a small bit on the W side near Bearpen Creek.
7/17
✅Progress today - lots of firing, dozers and hand lines to build containment.
✅There are still active fires in the area, but very little spread today. Just a small bit on the W side near Bearpen Creek.
7/17
TODAY’S #WALBRIDGEFIRE EVENTS
✅Lots of structure defense and work around Brack and Brookside Ranch. There was no new spread this afternoon into that area, but there is still fire activity inside the burn area nearby. There was structure loss in the 4000 block.
8/17
✅Lots of structure defense and work around Brack and Brookside Ranch. There was no new spread this afternoon into that area, but there is still fire activity inside the burn area nearby. There was structure loss in the 4000 block.
8/17
TODAY’S #WALBRIDGEFIRE EVENTS
✅There was more spread towards Mill Creek over the day. Active structure defense and lots of dozers & hand crews out doing work still tonight. I don’t know anything about structure damage or loss.
9/17
✅There was more spread towards Mill Creek over the day. Active structure defense and lots of dozers & hand crews out doing work still tonight. I don’t know anything about structure damage or loss.
9/17
TODAY’S #WALBRIDGEFIRE EVENTS
✅Entire S flank is looking much better. Tons of structure defense, dozers and hand crews. Some small flareups but nothing crazy. No new activity this afternoon in Armstrong Woods or towards Rio Nido. Some fire touched Korbel grounds (N side).
10/17
✅Entire S flank is looking much better. Tons of structure defense, dozers and hand crews. Some small flareups but nothing crazy. No new activity this afternoon in Armstrong Woods or towards Rio Nido. Some fire touched Korbel grounds (N side).
10/17
Goals to keep #WALBRIDGEFIRE...
👩🚒N of the Russian River
👩🚒S of Kelly Rd
👩🚒W of Dry Creek Rd
11/17
👩🚒N of the Russian River
👩🚒S of Kelly Rd
👩🚒W of Dry Creek Rd
11/17
#MEYERSFIRE
Started 8/17 north of Jenner btwn Hwy 1 & Meyers Grade. The fire formally known as 11-16. As of 8/25 PM:
✅2,360 acres
✅97% containment (up from 96%)
All mandatory evacuations are lifted.
12/17
Started 8/17 north of Jenner btwn Hwy 1 & Meyers Grade. The fire formally known as 11-16. As of 8/25 PM:
✅2,360 acres
✅97% containment (up from 96%)
All mandatory evacuations are lifted.
12/17
TODAY’S #MEYERSFIRE EVENTS
🔥Focused on last section of containment at Fort Ross SHP
🔥Minimal fire behavior with creeping and smoldering
🔥Large stump holes from burned out trees will retain heat for a long time in the future
13/17
🔥Focused on last section of containment at Fort Ross SHP
🔥Minimal fire behavior with creeping and smoldering
🔥Large stump holes from burned out trees will retain heat for a long time in the future
13/17
Select evacuation orders were lifted.
Many still remain in place.
See details here: sonomacounty.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappvie…
ROAD CLOSURES IN SONOMA COUNTY
Go here: …dclosures-sonomacounty.hub.arcgis.com
14/17
Many still remain in place.
See details here: sonomacounty.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappvie…
ROAD CLOSURES IN SONOMA COUNTY
Go here: …dclosures-sonomacounty.hub.arcgis.com
14/17
EVACUATION POINTS. Find assistance with food, shelter (vouchers for hotels/apartments), and more. Bilingual volunteers and staff onsite.
⭕ Santa Rosa Fairgrounds
⭕ Petaluma Veteran’s Building
ANIMALS
🦄Large animals: Call 707-234-7193
15/17
⭕ Santa Rosa Fairgrounds
⭕ Petaluma Veteran’s Building
ANIMALS
🦄Large animals: Call 707-234-7193
15/17
GET HELP
If you are impacted by #WalbridgeFire or #MeyersFire and need help with federal support to rebuild or secure financial assistance @RepHuffman's office has the resources & can provide support: huffman.house.gov/imo/media/doc/…
16/17
If you are impacted by #WalbridgeFire or #MeyersFire and need help with federal support to rebuild or secure financial assistance @RepHuffman's office has the resources & can provide support: huffman.house.gov/imo/media/doc/…
16/17
STAY SAFE, STAY VIGILANT
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17/17
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