Crime & Safety
Northern California Wildfires: 20,160 Acres Burned
Below is a compilation of the latest videos and photos of the dangerous wildfires raging across northern California.
NORTHERN CALIFORNIA — Large crews are still battling the raging Pawnee Fire tearing through Northern California. As devastation only grows, hundreds of locals have been evacuated from their homes since Saturday when the massive 13,500-acre blaze first erupted amid critical fire weather conditions for the region. Yet others are on standby, told to "be ready to evacuate at a moment's notice."
Twenty-two homes and other buildings have been destroyed by the blaze that was 25-percent contained Wednesday morning.
The 3,829-acre Creek Fire in Shasta County has razed 11 structures including four homes; the smaller Stoll Fire in Tehama County spread so rapidly it destroyed four homes, 10 commercial buildings and 10 other structures.
In just a few days, the fires have burned more than 20,160 acres across Northern California.
Below are some of the latest videos and photos from these horrifying wildfires:
#FlatFire [update] off Hwy 49 & Marshes Flat Rd, in the community of Moccasin (Tuolumne County) is now 163 acres & 93% contained. https://t.co/ktlpXiiq4n pic.twitter.com/DBkuXbOmy1
— CAL FIRE (@CAL_FIRE) June 27, 2018
Burning operations have been completed on the #FoxFire. pic.twitter.com/LJXQ1aYuG4
— CAL FIRE SLO (@CALFIRE_SLO) June 27, 2018
EXPLOSIVE GROWTH: The #PawneeFire continues to burn out of control near Spring Valley in Lake County, flames have now charred 7,700 acres with no containment. At least 12 structures, incl. homes, have been destroyed. We’ll have latest on fire, evacuation orders on @KTVU 10p & 11p pic.twitter.com/hTZBzTa0zQ
— Alex Savidge (@AlexSavidgeKTVU) June 25, 2018
Firefighters are battling a 100 acre fire East of Durham #Shippee Fire pic.twitter.com/0vnfTwylSB
— CAL FIRE Butte Unit/Butte County Fire Department (@CALFIRE_ButteCo) June 26, 2018
Engines are on scene of a 15 acre vegetation fire on Camp San Luis Echo Range. No structure in the area. #FoxFire pic.twitter.com/3j0dkz7yTw
— CAL FIRE SLO (@CALFIRE_SLO) June 26, 2018
Tuesday evening update on Lake County's #PawneeFire, which is pushing east, into rugged terrain. Good news: 17% containment. Bad news: hot, windy weather on way. https://t.co/WEGbImIurV @cchungphoto, @MaryCallahanB, @hannahbeausang pic.twitter.com/Uip3GOcn8P
— Brett Wilkison (@BrettWilkison) June 27, 2018
Small tanker drop on ridge east side of New Long Valley Rd. #LakeCountyCA #CalFire #PawneeFire pic.twitter.com/RJvgNvO2yF
— craig philpott (@CphilpottCraig) June 26, 2018
A look at the Pawnee Fire in Lake County, CA. Tomorrow I’ll be out on the fire line w/ a crew from Cal Fire pic.twitter.com/xz8mHXRbbs
— Chris D'Angelo (@c_m_dangelo) June 27, 2018
Fire crews battling #pawneefire receive morning briefing in Lakeport, CA pic.twitter.com/olS9IXm321
— Chris D'Angelo (@c_m_dangelo) June 27, 2018
Community Meeting on the #PawneeFire: Firefighters are making progress, 5% containment. Current size: 10,500 acres. The Fire continues to burn east of Spring Valley, into a less populated area. Air attack was heavy today - Grateful to all of the firefighters for their efforts. pic.twitter.com/byQNZKmDLL
— Mike McGuire (@ilike_mike) June 26, 2018
Active fire on the ridge, east of Spring Valley. The #PawneeFire swept through town earlier today. @CAL_FIRE & local firefighters did an amazing job saving dozens of homes, some homes have been lost. With @AsmAguiarCurry & Sheriff Martin, focussed on resources for fire survivors. pic.twitter.com/vtPXZkNBKJ
— Mike McGuire (@ilike_mike) June 25, 2018
#PawneeFire continues to grow in Lake County and evacuations have expanded. Evac Center remains open at Lower Lake High. Big air attack this afternoon with the DC10, MD87s, helicopters and more. Huge regional response of additional firefighters and equipment continue to flow in. pic.twitter.com/30ZyrDal8X
— Mike McGuire (@ilike_mike) June 25, 2018
#Ricetonfire [update] Firefighters continue working both sides of the railroad tracks. pic.twitter.com/Xrtfk05PfB
— CAL FIRE Butte Unit/Butte County Fire Department (@CALFIRE_ButteCo) June 24, 2018
#Ricetonfire Near the northeast edge. Access is limited on the east side of the railroad tracks. pic.twitter.com/JxMsiufMSA
— CAL FIRE Butte Unit/Butte County Fire Department (@CALFIRE_ButteCo) June 24, 2018
#CreekFire [update] off Clear Creek Rd & American Rd, west of Redding (Shasta County) is now 1,350 acres & 50% contained. https://t.co/Xs5H6xkQcV pic.twitter.com/wejib0Xp3Z
— CAL FIRE (@CAL_FIRE) June 26, 2018
#PawneeFire [update] off Pawnee Rd & New Long Valley Rd, northeast of Clear Lake Oaks (Lake County) is now 1,500 acres. https://t.co/LoCjg6kBA8 pic.twitter.com/bnPgbeChhN
— CAL FIRE (@CAL_FIRE) June 24, 2018
Photo Credit (lead image): NASA.gov
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