Northern California wildfires: Where to find updates on air quality, evacuations, and official information

Monday, October 25, 2021 | Sacramento, CA
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Fire crews fight the Caldor Fire just south of Meyers, Calif. on Tuesday, Aug. 31, 2021.

Andrew Nixon / CapRadio

As of Oct. 25, we will no longer be updating this page daily as most major fires have been 100% contained. We will restart this page if fire activity resumes this season.

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Updated 2:20 p.m. on Oct. 25

The Latest: Wildfire survivors in Northern California have more time to apply for federal assistance.

FEMA originallly had a deadline of Oct. 25 for those impacted by wildfires in 20201 to apply for assistance. That deadline has been extended until Nov. 8. The extension applies to homeowners and renters in Lassen, Plumas, Nevada, Placer, Tehama and Trinity counties.

There are multiple ways to apply.

More information on the process is available here.

The Dixie Fire has reached 100% containment.

The Caldor Fire closure area in the Eldorado National Forest was reduced Oct. 15 due to increased containment, moderated weather, repaired areas and hazardous tree removal. Desolation Wilderness, areas north of Highway 50 and west of the closure area and areas on the south side of Highway 88 are open with the smaller fire closure area, according to the U.S. Forest Service.

Small areas around Wrights Lake and Thunder Mountain remain closed. Winter recreation sites within the closure area, including Sierra at Tahoe, Adventure Mountain and Sno-Parks, will be assessed and reopened when safe.

Check airnow.gov for the latest air quality forecast in your area.

This post will be updated with the latest information on these fires when it is made available. Sign up for emergency alerts in your county to be notified of evacuation warnings and orders.

Here are the fires we’re following. Click to get more information:

Here are some resources on how to prepare for wildfire and follow fire information:

Dixie Fire

The Dixie Fire started above the Cresta Dam in the Feather River Canyon on July 13. One first responder has died of an illness.

Counties: Butte, Lassen, Plumas, Shasta and Tehama

Where to Get Information:

Acreage and Containment

As of 9:30 a.m. on Oct. 25, the Dixie Fire was 100% contained and had burned 963,309 acres.

Evacuations

Here’s where you can find the latest information on evacuations:

River Complex

The River Complex fires were started by lightning on July 30.

Counties: Siskiyou

Where to Get Information:

Acreage and Containment

As of 3 p.m. on Oct. 20, these fires were 92% contained and have burned 199,343 acres.

Evacuations

Here’s where you can find the latest information on evacuations:

Monument Fire

The Monument Fire was started by lightning on July 30.

Counties: Trinity

Where To Get Information:

Acreage and Containment

As of 6:45 p.m. on Oct. 21, the fire was 94% contained and has burned 223,124 acres.

Antelope Fire

The Antelope Fire may have been started by a lightning strike on Aug. 2.

Counties: Siskiyou

Where to Get Information:

Acreage and Containment

As of 9 a.m. on Oct. 13, the fire is 95% contained and has burned 145,632 acres.

Evacuations

Here’s where you can find the latest information on evacuations:

Tamarack Fire

The Tamarack Fire is a lightning fire burning near Markleeville and Pleasant Valley that started July 4, but exploded in size July 16. Residents can sign up for evacuation notifications here.

Counties: Alpine

Where to Get Information

Acreage and Containment

As of 3 p.m. on Sept. 17, this fire is 82% contained and has burned 68,637 acres.

Evacuations

Here’s where you can find the latest information on evacuations:

Wildfire Map

Fully Contained Fires

Salt Fire

Frenchtown Fire

River Fire

  • Dates: Aug. 3-13, 2021
  • Total acreage: 2,619
  • Structures destroyed: 142
  • Injuries: 4
  • Where to get information: Cal Fire Incident Page

Glen Fire

  • Dates: Aug. 11-21, 2021
  • Total acreage: 184
  • Structures destroyed: 10
  • Where to get information: Cal Fire Incident Page

Washington Fire

  • Dates: Aug. 26 - Sept. 1
  • Total acreage: 100
  • Structures destroyed: 18
  • Where to get information: Cal Fire Incident Page

Airola Fire

  • Dates: Aug. 25 - Sept. 4
  • Total acreage: 639
  • Structures destroyed: 10
  • Where to get information: Cal Fire Incident Page

Bridge Fire

  • Dates: Sept. 5 - 14
  • Total acreage: 411
  • Structures destroyed: 0
  • Injuries: 1
  • Where to get information: Cal Fire Incident Page

McFarland Fire

Beckwourth Complex

Lava Fire

Fawn Fire

  • Dates: Sept. 22 - Oct. 2
  • Total acreage: 8,578
  • Structures destroyed: 185
  • Where to get information: Cal Fire Incident Page

Caldor Fire

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