CA-LNU-Soda Canyon Napa County Wildfire 200 acres, 50% contained

Thursday, February 23, 2012

CA-LNU-Soda Canyon Napa County Wildfire 200 acres, 50% contained

Update 2-24 0800hrs: 200 acres - 50% Containment, Good progress made overnight.
Update: Fire Perimeter Map added
Update: Per the IC talking to 1442, fire is very active and heating up, down at the bottom of his flank.;
Update: Three homes remained threatened as fire spotted across drainage; and hit the ridge.
Calfire spokesman Daniel Berlant says the blaze, which was reported a little before 1 p.m. Thursday, has consumed about 40 acres in an area of steep hills and thick brush.
Berlant says strong winds are helping to fan the fire, while dry brush has been providing fuel for the blaze. Winds should begin calming.

Soda Canyon Fire
Fire location and Perimeter Map

Incident Name/Type: CA-LNU-Soda Canyon

Last Updated: 2100hrs
Date/Time Started: 1232hrs
Administrative Unit: Cal Fire Lake Napa Unit
County: Napa
City: Napa
Location: Soda Canyon Road and Silverado Trail, northeast of Napa City
GPS: Lat 38.435211 / Lon -122.295692
Acres Burned: 35
ROS: Moderate
Containment: 0
Conditions: Steep hills and thick brush.
Structure Threats: Yes, three homes remained threatened.
Special Hazards:
Evacuations: Yes
Cause: Vineyard Pile Burn Escape
Cooperating Agencies:
Resources: 200+ firefighters on scene, Napa County E-2, E-10, E-217, WT-25, LNU Dz 1446, Dz 1442, Crews on order.
Air Resources: H104 on scene and reporting 25 acres then &
H101 en route
Comms:
Injuries:
Weather Info: humidity 8% with offshore winds gusting 35+ mph
RR Link: http://www.radioreference.com/apps/a...=wp&feedId=865

Live feed:

http://abclocal.go.com/kgo/story?sec...bay&id=8555732

Agency Link: CAL FIRE http://cdfdata.fire.ca.gov/incidents/incidents_details_info?incident_id=615

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Thursday, February 23, 2012