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Statewide Fire Overview - Lightning Series

Current Situation: Over two thousand fires have been contained through the endless firefighting efforts of state, local and federal personnel and equipment from California, the rest of the nation and several foreign countries. The influence of high pressure throughout the state is producing a warming and drying pattern with little change expected through Friday. Firefighting priorities are the protection of life, property and natural resources.
Download the latest fact sheet. (Updated 7/22 at 9 a.m.) Download the latest statewide map.

Statewide Fire Statistics
Total Fires at Peak: 2,096
Total Fires Contained: 2,064
Total Active Fires: 32
Total Acres Burned: 1,009,722
These numbers are total fires and acres that have occurred from state, local and federal firefighting agencies beginning June 20, 2008.

CAL FIRE Statistics
Total Fires at Peak: 1,007
Fires Contained: 1,004
Active Fires: 3
Acres Burned: 316,328
These numbers are total fires and acres that have occurred ONLY in CAL FIRE jurisdiction since June 20, 2008.

Statewide Resources Committed
Personnel Committed: 13,532
Fire Engines: 700
Hand Crews: 318
Dozers: 270
Water Tenders: 220
Helicopters: 64

Highway closures: The Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) and U.S. Forest Service remind everyone to use extreme caution while driving on roads affected by fires. All major roads are now open except for periodic closures on State Highway 299 and one-way controlled traffic on a section of Highway 70 due to hazard tree removal. Travelers are advised to seek current information on secondary road closures from local law enforcement. Click here for detailed road closures.

Evacuations:Areas of Shasta, Lake and Mendocino Counties are under evacuation orders at this time. All evacuations have been lifted for Trinity County; evacuations are being re-evaluated daily for Humboldt County. Residents are advised to monitor their local fire situation, check with local law enforcement agencies for information, and be prepared to evacuate when necessary. Click here for detailed evacuation information.

Structures:
Threatened : 4,926 residences, 136 commercial, 2,183 outbuildings.
Destroyed : 122 residences, 1 commercial, 139 outbuildings.

CAL FIRE Summary of Fires by County

Butte: The Butte Lightning Complex has burned 59,440 acres and is 90% contained. The Butte Fire Information Number is (530) 538-7826. Click Here for more information.

Shasta & Trinity: The Shasta and Trinity Lightning has burned 86,500 acres and is 95% contained. The Shasta-Trinity Unit Information Number is (530) 225-2510. Click Here for more information.

Mendocino: The Mendocino Lightning Complex burned 53,300 acres and is now 100% contained. Click Here for more information.

Humboldt: The Humboldt Complex burned 1,325 acres and is now 100% contained.

Lassen, Modoc: The Corral Fire burned 12,434 acres and is now 100% contained. Click Here for more information.

Mariposa: The Oliver Fire burned 2,789 acres and now 100% contained.Click Here for more information.

Lake: The Walker Fire burned 14,500 acres and is now 100% contained. Click Here for more information.

Napa & Solano: The Wild Fire burned 40,000 acres and is now 100% contained. Click Here for more information.

Santa Clara: The Whitehurst and Hummingbird Fires burned a combined 994 acres and are both now 100% contained. Click Here for more information.

Tehama & Glenn: The Tehama-Glenn Lightning Complex burned 22,907 acres and is now 100% contained.

Major Federal and Local Incidents

For information on major federal incidents click here.

Maps and Links

For incident maps, resources available to fire victims or to volunteer, visit our Maps and Links page.

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