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Northern California Wildfires: Where To Find Updates On Air Quality, Evacuations, And Official Information

Monday, November 9, 2020 | Sacramento, CA
AP Photo/Noah Berger

An air tanker drops retardant on the Olinda Fire in Anderson, Calif., Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020. The blaze was one of four fires burning near Redding that firefighters scrambled to stop as high winds buffeted Northern California.

AP Photo/Noah Berger

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Updated 11:52 a.m. on Friday, November 4

Latest: With fire activity decreasing, Cal Fire is no longer providing daily updates. We will update this page if wildfire activity increases.

This post will be updated with the latest information on these fires when it is made available. Here are the fires we’re following. Click to get more information

  • Creek Fire (Fresno, Madera counties)
  • North Complex, includes Bear and Claremont Fires (Plumas, Lassen, Butte & Yuba)
  • August Complex (Glenn, Mendocino, Lake, Tehama and Trinity counties)

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

Creek Fire

Counties: Fresno and Madera

Where to Get Information

Acreage and Containment

As of 12:00 p.m. on Nov. 9, this fire had burned 379,729 acres with 70% containment.

Damage, Casualties and Injuries

Around 200 people were air rescued from the Mammoth Pool area Sept. 5, with at least 10 injuries reported. 29 firefighters have received minor injuries.

856 structures have been destroyed, though damage inspection is not complete. 105 structures are threatened. A Damage Assessment Map is now available. 

Evacuations

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

North Complex

The North Complex is located on the Mt. Hough Ranger District on the Plumas National Forest and consists of numerous lightning fires being managed as one incident. Includes the Claremont Fire and the Bear Fire, now known as the North Complex West Zone.

Counties: Plumas, Lassen, Butte, Yuba

Where to Get Information

Acreage and Containment

As of 8 a.m. Nov. 1, these fires had burned 318,935 acres and 96% contained. Full containment is expected Nov. 30.

Casualties, Injuries and Damages

16 people in Butte County have died and two first responders have been injured. At least 2,455 structures have been damaged or destroyed. A Damage Inspection Map is now available.

Evacuations

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

August Complex

Now the largest recorded fire in California history. The August Complex was initially 37 different fires on the Mendocino National Forest that started on August 17, 2020. On Sept. 11, the fires known as the August Complex, Elkhorn, Hopkins, Willow, and Vinegar were combined and are now collectively known as the August Complex.

Counties: Glenn, Mendocino, Lake, Tehama and Trinity

Where to Get Information

Acreage and Containment

As of 10:55 a.m. on Nov. 6, these fires had burned 1,032,648 acres and were 96% contained. This is now the largest recorded fire in California history. Acreage has changed as fires are added or removed from the complex. Full containment is expected Nov. 15.

Casualties, Injuries and Damages

One firefighter has died on the August Complex. Two additional firefighters were involved in the accident. 6 structures have been damaged and 54 structures have been destroyed.

Evacuations

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

Wildfire Map

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Find previous wildfire updates here (no longer updated)

Fully Contained Fires

LNU Lightning Complex

  • Dates: Aug. 18 - Sept. 30, 2020

  • Total acreage: 363,220 

  • Casualties and Injuries: 5 civilian deaths, 5 civilian injuries

  • Damage: At least 1,491 structures have been destroyed, and 232 damaged, A Damage Assessment Map is available.

  • Where to get information: Cal Fire incident page

SCU Lightning Complex

  • Dates: Aug. 18 - Oct. 1, 2020

  • Total acreage: 396,624

  • Casualties and Injuries: 2 civilians and 2 firefighters injuries

  • Damage: 136 structures have been destroyed

  • Where to get information: Cal Fire incident page

Zogg Fire

  • Dates: Sept. 27 - Oct. 13, 2020

  • Total acreage: 56,338

  • Casualties and Injuries: Four people were killed. Two inmate firefighters were injured. 

  • Damage: 204 structures were destroyed

  • Where to get information: Cal Fire incident page

Glass Fire

  • Dates: Sept. 27 - Oct. 20, 2020

  • Total acreage: 67,484

  • Casualties and Injuries: None.

  • Damage: 1,555 structures were destroyed, including 653 homes. 282 structures were damaged

  • Where to get information: Cal Fire incident page

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