Statewide Fire Overview - Lightning Series

Updated - 7/24 at 9 a.m - Lightning Series fires June 20, 2008, to July 24th, 2008

2,093 Fires, 1,032,722 acres, 98% contained overall
3 Fatalities, 158 residences, 1 commercial, 139 outbuildings.

Digging out a Dozer pile
Butte Lightning Complex fires, Crew near DP-140
Credit: Ice Cream pictures - California Fire News

Current Situation: On June 20, 2008, a thunderstorm system moved over California striking over two thousand lightning sparked fires. Today over 98 percent of those fires have been contained. California’s firefighters have received assistance from firefighting agencies across the state, nation and several foreign countries. Firefighters have taken advantage over the last week of favorable weather, but a warming trend is expected through Friday and combined with the extremely dry conditions, fire danger remains very high. Firefighting priorities are the protection of life, property and natural resources.
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Statewide Fire Statistics

Total Fires at Peak: 2,093

Total Fires Contained: 2,062

Total Active Fires: 31

Total Acres Burned: 1,032,722

These numbers are total fires and acres that have occurred from state, local and federal firefighting agencies beginning June 20, 2008.

CAL FIRE Statistics

Total Fires at Peak: 1,007

Fires Contained: 1,005

Active Fires: 2

Acres Burned: 316,328

These numbers are total fires and acres that have occurred ONLY in CAL FIRE jurisdiction since June 20, 2008.

Statewide Resources Committed

Personnel Committed: 12,713

Fire Engines: 676

Hand Crews: 302

Dozers: 117

Water Tenders: 205

Helicopters: 72

Highway closures: Firefighters remind everyone to use extreme caution while driving on roads affected by fires. All major roads are now open. There may be some delays State Highways 70 and 299. Travelers are advised to seek current information on secondary road closures from local law enforcement. Click here for detailed road closures.

Evacuations: Areas of Shasta, Trinity and Humboldt counties are under evacuation orders at this time. Precautionary evacuation orders currently exist in areas of Monterey, Siskiyou 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.Click here for detailed evacuation information.

Structures:
Threatened : 4,926 residences, 136 commercial, 2,183 outbuildings.
Destroyed : 158 residences, 1 commercial, 139 outbuildings.
(Note: The increase in residences destroyed is due to updated information provided by damage assessment teams in Butte County.)

CAL FIRE Summary of Fires by County

Butte: The Butte Lightning Complex has burned 59,440 acres and is 90% contained. The Butte Fire Information Number is (530) 538-7826. Click Here for more information.

Shasta & Trinity: The Shasta and Trinity Lightning has burned 86,500 acres and is 95% contained. The Shasta-Trinity Unit Information Number is (530) 225-2510. Click Here for more information.

Mendocino: The Mendocino Lightning Complex burned 53,300 acres and is now 100% contained. Click Here for more information.

Humboldt: The Humboldt Complex burned 1,325 acres and is now 100% contained.

Lassen, Modoc: The Corral Fire burned 12,434 acres and is now 100% contained. Click Here for more information.

Mariposa: The Oliver Fire burned 2,789 acres and now 100% contained.Click Here for more information.

Lake: The Walker Fire burned 14,500 acres and is now 100% contained. Click Here for more information.

Napa & Solano: The Wild Fire burned 40,000 acres and is now 100% contained. Click Here for more information.

Santa Clara: The Whitehurst and Hummingbird Fires burned a combined 994 acres and are both now 100% contained. Click Here for more information.

Tehama & Glenn: The Tehama-Glenn Lightning Complex burned 22,907 acres and is now 100% contained.

GACC News and notes: 0700 07-24-08 -

CA-SHF - Iron/Alps Complex = 68,292 acres and 62% containment

CA-SHF - Lime Complex = 130,396 acres and 65% containment

CA-SRF - Ukonom = 31,281 acres and 24% containment

CA-KNF - Siskiyou Complex = 54,657 acres and 36% containment

CA-SRF - Blue 2 = 4,856 acres and 22 % containment

CA-KNF - Bear Wallow = 7,114 acres and 0 % containment

CA-BTU - BTU Complex = 59,440 acres and 90 % containment

CA-PNF - Canyon Complex = 37,097 acres and 79% containment

CA-SRF - Hells Half Complex = 15,146 acres and 95% containmet

CA-MNF - Soda Complex = 8,652 acres and 95% containment