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Updated 7:00 p.m. on Sept. 15
The Latest: The Bridge Fire that burned near Auburn has been fully contained as of Sept. 14
More El Dorado County residents are beginning to get the green light to go back to their neighborhoods, weeks after being evacuated because of the Caldor Fire. As of Wednesday, 2,407 people in El Dorado County remain evacuated according to the California Office of Emergency Services. On Sept. 1, the total was more than 53,000.
While the evacuation opens up more of Highway 50, officials said Monday that there is no timeline for when the road will fully open. As people repopulate, Cal Fire is asking drivers to keep an eye out for hazardous tree removal and guardrail and sign replacement work on the highway.
Southwest winds will continue to challenge the control lines firefighters created through next week, leading to potential fire growth.
Sacramento's air quality is forecast to be moderate on Wednesday afternoon. Check airnow.gov for the latest 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:
- Dixie Fire (Butte, Lassen, Plumas, Shasta and Tehama counties)
- Caldor Fire (El Dorado County)
- Bridge Fire (Placer County)
- McFarland Fire (Trinity County)
- River Complex (Siskiyou County)
- Monument Fire (Trinity County)
- Antelope Fire (Siskiyou County)
- Beckwourth Complex (Plumas, Lassen counties)
- Tamarack Fire (Alpine County)
- Lava Fire (Siskiyou County)
Here are some resources on how to prepare for wildfire and follow fire information:
- Map: See Where Wildfires Are Burning in California
- Tracking Wildfires: Where To Find Information During California Fire Season
- How To Prepare For A Wildfire (including how to sign up for emergency alerts)
- Fire FAQ: How To Understand What You Hear About Wildfires
- What To Know About Air Quality During Fire Season
- The Air Is Full Of Dangerous Wildfire Smoke And Viral Particles. What’s The Best Protection For Your Health?
- Wildfire Particles Can Get Into Your House And Make You Cough. Here’s How To Keep Them Out.
- Wildfires In California Will ‘Continue To Get Worse,’ Climate Change Experts Explore Why
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.
Cal Fire and the U.S Forest Service will hold live-streamed briefings every night at 7 p.m. The CAL FIRE Lassen-Modoc Unit Facebook Page will update on the west zone on even-numbered days and the Lassen National Forest Facebook page will update on the east zone on odd-numbered days.
Counties: Butte, Lassen, Plumas, Shasta and Tehama
Where to Get Information:
- InciWeb Incident Page
- Damage Assessment Map (added July 27)
- Butte/Plumas County Evacuation Map (Plumas was added July 19)
- Tehama County Evacuation Map
- Lassen County Evacuation Map
- Butte County Sheriff's Office Facebook page
- Plumas County Sheriff's Office Facebook page
- Plumas County Sheriff's Office
- Lassen County Sheriff's Office
- Lassen County Sheriff's Office Facebook Page
- Lassen National Forest Twitter
- Plumas County Dixie Fire Recovery Information Page
- Cal Fire Butte Unit Twitter account
- Cal Fire Butte Unit Facebook Page
Acreage and Containment
As of 8:45 a.m. on Sept. 15, the Dixie Fire was 75% contained and had burned 960,583 acres.
Evacuations
Here’s where you can find the latest information on evacuations:
- Butte/Plumas County Evacuation Map (Plumas was added July 19)
- Tehama County Evacuation Map
- Lassen County Evacuation Map
- Plumas County Sheriff's Office Facebook page
- Register for Code Red emergency alerts in Butte County
- Register for Code Red emergency alerts in Plumas County
- Register for Emergency Alerts in Tehama County
- Register for Code Red emergency alerts In Lassen County
- Butte County Sheriff's Office Facebook page
- Plumas County non-medical transportation assistance is available by calling 530-283-6414
Caldor Fire
This fire started Aug. 14 in the Eldorado National Forest near the Grizzly Flats area off Omo Ranch Road near Santiago Creek. Officials are holding a live community briefing at 5 p.m. daily. You can watch here.
Counties: El Dorado
Where to Get Information:
- Cal Fire Incident Page
- Inciweb Incident Page
- Eldorado National Forest Twitter
- Eldorado National Forest Facebook
- El Dorado County Sheriff's Office Facebook
- Amador County Sheriff's Office Facebook
- Cal Fire Amador-El Dorado Unit Twitter
- Cal Fire Amador-El Dorado Unit Facebook
- Structure damage map
Acreage and Containment
As of 7:00 p.m. on Sept. 15, this fire was 71% contained and had burned 219,267 acres.
Evacuations
Here’s where you can find the latest information on evacuations:
McFarland Fire
The McFarland Fire was started by lightning.
Counties: Trinity
Where to Get Information:
- Trinity County Sheriff's Office Facebook Page
- InciWeb Fire Information
- CAL FIRE Shasta-Trinity Unit Facebook
- CAL FIRE SHU Twitter
- Shasta-Trinity NF Twitter
- U.S. Forest Service - Shasta-Trinity National Forest Facebook
Acreage and Containment
As of 11:30 a.m. on Sept. 3, this fire was 98% contained and had burned 122,653 acres.
Evacuations
Here’s where you can find the latest information on evacuations:
- Trinity County Sheriff's Office Facebook Page
- Register for Code Red emergency alerts in Trinity County
River Complex
The River Complex fires were started by lightning on July 30.
Counties: Siskiyou
Where to Get Information:
- Siskiyou County Evacuation Map
- Siskiyou County Sheriff’s Office Facebook page
- Register for Code Red emergency alerts in Siskiyou County
- InciWeb Fire Information
- CAL FIRE SKU Twitter
Acreage and Containment
As of 9:25 a.m. on Sept. 15, these fires were 40% contained and have burned 187,260 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:
- Trinity County Sheriff's Office Facebook Page
- Register for Code Red emergency alerts in Trinity County
- InciWeb Fire Information
- CAL FIRE Shasta-Trinity Unit Facebook
- CAL FIRE SHU Twitter
- Shasta-Trinity NF Twitter
- U.S. Forest Service - Shasta-Trinity National Forest Facebook
Acreage and Containment
As of 9 a.m. on Sept. 15, the fire was 46% contained and has burned 214,576 acres.
Antelope Fire
The Antelope Fire may have been started by a lightning strike on Aug. 2.
Counties: Siskiyou
Where to Get Information:
- InciWeb Fire Information
- Siskiyou County Evacuation Map
- Siskiyou County Sheriff’s Office Facebook page
- Register for Code Red emergency alerts in Siskiyou County
- CAL FIRE SKU Twitter
Acreage and Containment
As of 9:20 a.m. on Sept. 15, the fire is 70% contained and has burned 145,110 acres.
Evacuations
Here’s where you can find the latest information on evacuations:
Beckwourth Complex (Sugar Fire)
Plumas National Forest Service officials are now referring to the Dotta and Sugar fires as the Beckwourth Complex.
Counties: Plumas, Lassen
Where to Get Information
- Lassen County Evacuation Map
- InciWeb Fire Information
- Plumas County Sheriff's Office Facebook page
- Lassen County Sheriff's Office Facebook page
- U.S. Forest Service - Plumas National Forest Facebook page
Acreage and Containment
As of 9:30 a.m. on Aug. 30, these fires were 98% contained and had burned 105,670 acres.
Evacuations
Here’s where you can find the latest information on evacuations:
- Lassen County Evacuation Map
- Register for Code Red emergency alerts in Plumas County
- Register for Code Red emergency alerts in Lassen County
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 at https://alpinecountyca.gov/204/Sheriff.
Counties: Alpine
Where to Get Information
- InciWeb Fire Information
- Interactive Map
- Tamarack Fire Facebook Page
- Tamarack Fire Twitter Page
- Humboldt Toiyabe National Forest Twitter
- Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Facebook
- Register for Reverse 911 emergency alerts in Alpine County
- Alpine County Sheriff Facebook Page
- Alpine County Sheriff's Office temporary non-emergency line: 530-721-0757
Acreage and Containment
As of 9 a.m. on Aug. 25, this fire is 82% contained and has burned 68,637 acres.
Evacuations
Here’s where you can find the latest information on evacuations:
Lava Fire
Counties: Siskiyou
Where to Get Information
- InciWeb Fire Information
- Siskiyou County Sheriff’s Office Facebook page
- Siskiyou County Evacuation Map
- CAL FIRE Shasta Trinity Unit Twitter
- Information line email: [email protected]
- Information line phone number: (530) 628-0039 (8 am to 9 pm daily)
- Story Map
Acreage and Containment
As of 8:30 a.m. on Aug. 9, this fire was 85% contained and had burned 26,409 acres.
Evacuations
Here’s where you can find the latest information on evacuations:
Wildfire Map
Fully Contained Fires
Salt Fire
- Dates: July 1 - 22, 2021
- Total acreage: 12,660
- Where to get information: Inciweb Fire Information Page
Frenchtown Fire
- Dates: July 20 - 22, 2021
- Total acreage: 4
- Where to get information: Cal Fire Incident Page
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
- Injuries: 0
- Where to get information: Cal Fire Incident Page
Washington Fire
- Dates: Aug. 26 - Sept. 1
- Total acreage: 100
- Structures destroyed: 18
- Injuries: 0
- Where to get information: Cal Fire Incident Page
Airola Fire
- Dates: Aug. 25 - Sept. 4
- Total acreage: 639
- Structures destroyed: 10
- Injuries: 0
- 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
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