๐GOOD DAY๐
HERE IS YOUR AM #LNULIGHTNINGCOMPLEX UPDATE FOR **SONOMA COUNTY** 8/27
I have TWO fires to tell you about: #WalbridgeFire and #MeyersFire.
๐ธ: Miserable looking day from our friend the Mt. Jackson Repeater
1/20
HERE IS YOUR AM #LNULIGHTNINGCOMPLEX UPDATE FOR **SONOMA COUNTY** 8/27
I have TWO fires to tell you about: #WalbridgeFire and #MeyersFire.
๐ธ: Miserable looking day from our friend the Mt. Jackson Repeater
1/20
These fires are part of the #LNULightningComplex in Napa, Sonoma, Lake, Yolo & Solano Counties. High res 8/27 AM fire map: tinyurl.com/yyutbnjv
โ Total size Complex (3 fires) is 368,868 acres (up from 357,046)
โ 33% containment total
2/20
โ Total size Complex (3 fires) is 368,868 acres (up from 357,046)
โ 33% containment total
2/20
#LNULIGHTNINGCOMPLEX 8/27 AM
โ 5 deaths (3 - Napa Co.) (2 - Solano Co.)
โ 4 civilian injuries
โ 30,500 structures are threatened
โ 1080 have been destroyed (up from 978)
โ 272 have been damaged (up from 256)
3/20
โ 5 deaths (3 - Napa Co.) (2 - Solano Co.)
โ 4 civilian injuries
โ 30,500 structures are threatened
โ 1080 have been destroyed (up from 978)
โ 272 have been damaged (up from 256)
3/20
#LNULIGHTNINCOMPLEX FIRE BEHAVIOR TODAY
๐Starts that jump over control lines may be โhighly resistiveโ to control due to drought ridden, dry fuels.
๐Smoke clearing out, low relative humidity and afternoon winds will make fire threaten control lines
4/20
๐Starts that jump over control lines may be โhighly resistiveโ to control due to drought ridden, dry fuels.
๐Smoke clearing out, low relative humidity and afternoon winds will make fire threaten control lines
4/20
#LNULIGHTNINCOMPLEX FIRE BEHAVIOR TODAY
๐Fires spreading up to 1 mile/hour, up to 8-12 inch flames
๐Fire spots are jumping 1/2 mile ahead on average
5/20
๐Fires spreading up to 1 mile/hour, up to 8-12 inch flames
๐Fire spots are jumping 1/2 mile ahead on average
5/20
CAL FIRE #WALBRIDGEFIRE & #MEYERSFIRE WEATHER FOR THURSDAY
๐ฅWarm & dry conditions
๐ฅSW winds, gusty over ridges, aligned gaps and saddles.
๐ฅWinds will be enhanced in afternoon and overnight by Bay and Delta breezes
6/20
๐ฅWarm & dry conditions
๐ฅSW winds, gusty over ridges, aligned gaps and saddles.
๐ฅWinds will be enhanced in afternoon and overnight by Bay and Delta breezes
6/20
CAL FIRE #WALBRIDGEFIRE & #MEYERSFIRE WEATHER FOR THURSDAY
๐ฅMarine layer tonight will bring good humidity
๐ฅW-SW winds 5-9 MPH w/gusts up to 18 MPH
7/20
๐ฅMarine layer tonight will bring good humidity
๐ฅW-SW winds 5-9 MPH w/gusts up to 18 MPH
7/20
#WALBRIDGEFIRE
Started 8/17 west of Healdsburg and north of Guerneville. The fire formally known as 13-4.
High res AM map 8/27 tinyurl.com/y3emhk8s
โ 55,353 acres (up from 54,923)
โ 19% containment
8/20
Started 8/17 west of Healdsburg and north of Guerneville. The fire formally known as 13-4.
High res AM map 8/27 tinyurl.com/y3emhk8s
โ 55,353 acres (up from 54,923)
โ 19% containment
8/20
LAST NIGHT - #WALBRIDGEFIRE EVENTS
๐ฅW-Spread towards The Cedars controlled
๐ฅNE-Activity remained in interior. Active on Skaggs-Springs Rd & Warm Springs Ranch Rd
9/20
๐ฅW-Spread towards The Cedars controlled
๐ฅNE-Activity remained in interior. Active on Skaggs-Springs Rd & Warm Springs Ranch Rd
9/20
LAST NIGHT - #WALBRIDGEFIRE EVENTS
๐ฅSE-Spread into Fox Canyon, did do some controlled burning there
๐ฅSE-Spread further E towards Westside Rd. Activity overnight less than 2 miles W of Westside Rd.
10/20
๐ฅSE-Spread into Fox Canyon, did do some controlled burning there
๐ฅSE-Spread further E towards Westside Rd. Activity overnight less than 2 miles W of Westside Rd.
10/20
TODAY - ANTICIPATED #WALBRIDGEFIRE EVENTS
๐ฅNW-Active fire after smoke clears. Expect spread.
๐ฅIncreased fire activity after 2 PM
๐ฅGood humidity wil lessen spread
11/20
๐ฅNW-Active fire after smoke clears. Expect spread.
๐ฅIncreased fire activity after 2 PM
๐ฅGood humidity wil lessen spread
11/20
Goals to keep #WalbridgeFireโฆ
๐ฉโ๐N of the Russian River
๐ฉโ๐S of Kelly Rd
๐ฉโ๐W of Dry Creek Rd
12/20
๐ฉโ๐N of the Russian River
๐ฉโ๐S of Kelly Rd
๐ฉโ๐W of Dry Creek Rd
12/20
#MEYERSFIRE
Started 8/17 north of Jenner btwn Hwy 1 & Meyers Grade. The fire formally known as 11-16.
High res AM map 8/27 tinyurl.com/y3emhk8s
โ 2,360 acres
โ 97% containment
All mandatory evacuations are lifted.
13/20
Started 8/17 north of Jenner btwn Hwy 1 & Meyers Grade. The fire formally known as 11-16.
High res AM map 8/27 tinyurl.com/y3emhk8s
โ 2,360 acres
โ 97% containment
All mandatory evacuations are lifted.
13/20
TODAYโS ANTICIPATED #MEYERSFIRE EVENTS
๐ฅFocused on last section of containment at Fort Ross SHP
๐ฅMinimal fire behavior
๐ฅLarge stump holes from burned out trees will retain heat for a long time in the future
Goals to keep Meyers Fireโฆ
๐ฉโ๐E of Highway 1
14/20
๐ฅFocused on last section of containment at Fort Ross SHP
๐ฅMinimal fire behavior
๐ฅLarge stump holes from burned out trees will retain heat for a long time in the future
Goals to keep Meyers Fireโฆ
๐ฉโ๐E of Highway 1
14/20
#WalbridgeFire #MeyersFire
REMINDER - DO NOT FLY DRONES OVER FIRES
๐ธA drone was spotted flying over the #HennesseyFire 8/24. Donโt fly drones over fires! nifc.gov/drones/
15/20
REMINDER - DO NOT FLY DRONES OVER FIRES
๐ธA drone was spotted flying over the #HennesseyFire 8/24. Donโt fly drones over fires! nifc.gov/drones/
15/20
#WALBRIDGEFIRE ROAD CLOSURES
Go here: โฆdclosures-sonomacounty.hub.arcgis.com
EVACUATION INFO
Mandatory evacuations remain in place. Please see:
sonomacounty.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappvieโฆ
16/20
Go here: โฆdclosures-sonomacounty.hub.arcgis.com
EVACUATION INFO
Mandatory evacuations remain in place. Please see:
sonomacounty.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappvieโฆ
16/20
#WalbridgeFire #MeyersFire
When you return home from being evacuated please refer to @CalFireโs post-wildfire checklist for returning home after a fire: readyforwildfire.org/post-wildfire/โฆ Please be safe and take care.
17/20
When you return home from being evacuated please refer to @CalFireโs post-wildfire checklist for returning home after a fire: readyforwildfire.org/post-wildfire/โฆ Please be safe and take care.
17/20
#WALBRIDGEFIRE EVACUATION POINTS. Find assistance with food, shelter (vouchers for hotels/apartments), and more. Bilingual volunteers and staff onsite.
โญ Santa Rosa Fairgrounds
โญ Petaluma Veteranโs Building
ANIMALS
๐ฆLarge animals: Call 707-234-7193
18/20
โญ Santa Rosa Fairgrounds
โญ Petaluma Veteranโs Building
ANIMALS
๐ฆLarge animals: Call 707-234-7193
18/20
GET HELP
If you are impacted by #WalbridgeFire or #MeyersFire and need help with federal support to rebuild or secure financial assistance Rep. @RepHuffman's office has the resources & can provide support: huffman.house.gov/imo/media/doc/โฆ
19/20
If you are impacted by #WalbridgeFire or #MeyersFire and need help with federal support to rebuild or secure financial assistance Rep. @RepHuffman's office has the resources & can provide support: huffman.house.gov/imo/media/doc/โฆ
19/20
STAY SAFE, STAY VIGILANT
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20/20
I am an independent journalist who reports about fires. If you find my honest, fast, no-frills reporting valuable please consider supporting my work via venmo.com/SarahStierch, $SarahStierch or paypal.me/SarahStierch. Thank you. ๐
20/20
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