1 structure, two outbuildings destroyed. (Ray Chavez/Bay Area News Group), GUERNEVILLE, CA - AUGUST 22: The Armstrong Woods park is closed as part of the evacuation order in Guerneville, Calif., as the LNU Lightning Complex fire continues burning regions of Solano and Napa counties on Saturday, Aug., 22, 2020. View the interactive evacuation map and search by address at https://arcg.is/0buuL1. Theres going to be a lot of traffic in the area so please drive safely; our priority is getting everyone home safely. Three fires burning on the eastern rim of the Napa Valley have now consumed more than 12,200 acres and were burning out of control Tuesday, Cal Fire reported.
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One structure and two outbuildings have been destroyed. "Winds are still blowing fairly hard," said Courtney Arthur, Rio Grande County public information officer. "We're not going anywhere, we stay here". Saturday August 22nd, 2020 Updates-ONGOING UPDATES PAGE was first posted Aug 18. Events Monte Rio Community Center Monte Rio Community Center 20488 Highway 116 Monte Rio, CA 95462 United States Get Directions Today Now onwards Previous Events Next Events Subscribe to calendar
Mandatory evacuations continue to expand due to wildfires - KTVU FOX 2 Lujan Grisham signed the request to be sent to President Joe Biden . Multiple wildfires are burning in the greater North Bay. Please reduce speeds and drive with caution. Were based here in Sonoma County. 2023 News of the North Bay. May 22 at 9 a.m. - Diamond A and Grove Street neighborhoodsof Sonoma (evacuation zone 6D1), Sonoma Valley High School 20000 Broadway in Sonoma, June 18 at 9 a.m. - Cazadero to include those on Cazadero Highway and Austin Creek Road from Highway 116 to Cazaderoproper, including the Bei Road area, and those along Fort Ross Road and King Ridge Road, Monte Rio Community Center 20488 Highway 116 in Monte Rio. If you do stop, please make sure to adhere to COVID-19 social distancing protocols. The council was set to discuss a new wildfire protection plan among other matters and is now scheduled to have that conversation next Tuesday. They headed to a motel in Vacaville, but by the time they arrived, ash was falling from the sky there, too. Santa Rosa Fairgrounds Future orders will reference this map as well. Advisory: Bennett Valley Rd Fire in Santa Rosa are is under control & contained. For Johnston, Hall and the rest of the family, the nightmare started with the terrifying evacuation order Tuesday evening. The blaze grew on Saturday, and sent officials scrambling to send new evacuation orders and warnings throughout the region.
Hi-lo sirens will also be audible throughout the exercise areas to alert residents to evacuate at that time. Evacuees could find shelter at the Ski Hi Complex. Please continue to adhere to road closures and any evacuation warnings. Residents should remain in their cars and are asked to wear a face covering. 15-10 fire: 8,000 acres near Putah Creek Bridge and Berryessa Knoxville Road. The area(s) mentioned above are under an evacuation warning and are referenced in grids 1E1, 1E3, 4B1, and 2K2 of the attached map(s). California wine country evacuees stuck in, Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window), Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window), Los Gatos: Hundreds still without power as Black Road repair project finishes early, California wine country evacuees stuck in hellish limbo as fire rages on. Napa County evacuation orders in place have been expanded to include residents living along the western shoreline of Lake Berryessa as the Hennessey, Gamble and 15-10 fires continue to scorch more than 12,000 acres. And cots are spaced 6 feet apart. The Sorensons own their cleaning services company, "if we allow our town to get trash, then we have a trashy town," He said as they try to prevent the trash going into the river. If you need assistance after your home was damaged or destroyed you can go to the Healdsburg High School Gym (1024 Prince Avenue, Healdsburg) or the Bank of America in Guerneville (16390 Main Street, Guerneville) for help. At this time we have DFPC helicopter dropping water, currently. But that was after an initial evacuation of 205 homes in the hills east of the valley. In Nevada County, the Jones Fire has burned 550 acres and is causing several evacuations and school closures in the areas west of Nevada City. 0% contained. The couple also lost a cannabis farm in the Kincade Fire last year, which they replaced with a new one in Lake County, under the name Menegon Farms. Meyers Fire: North of Jenner. Evacuation exercises are a critical component to preparing for any disaster, especially communities throughout the county, similar to these, with limited road access said District 4 Supervisor James Gore, Chair of the Board of Supervisors. Mandatory Evacuation for the Venado area in Northern Sonoma County. August 18, 2020 3:14 PM -- Nixle alert: SONOMA CO SHERIFF Alert: Evacuate Immediately if you're in the area. All areas south and west of Willow Creek Rd. Everybodys very emotionally strained, he said. (Ray Chavez/Bay Area News Group), HEALDSBURG, CA - AUGUST 22: A truck is parked in a vineyard in Healdsburg, Calif., as the LNU Lightning Complex fire still burning regions of Napa and Sonoma County on Saturday, Aug., 22, 2020. Also, take a look at the interactive evacuation map at https://arcg.is/0buuL1 and search by address to see the status of your zone. You will need to show proof of residency to make entry. According to the Alamosa News, more than 10 homes were damaged or destroyed in the fire. Also, take a look at the interactive evacuation map at https://arcg.is/0buuL1 and search by address to see the status of your zone. This order expands each zone and allows more people the ability to get to their properties to inspect for damage, or just get home. But theres not a lot of road networks out of there, Nicholls said, and emergency officials want to ensure residents have plenty of time to get out, he said. North of Coleman Valley Rd. Mandatory Evacuation Order for Zone 2E4 and Warning for Zone 1D5. An evacuation center was operating at the Crosswalk Community Church, 2590 First Street in Napa. NOTE: Residents returning to Guerneville will have to utilize Hwy 116/Pocket Canyon, Bohemian Highway or Highway 1. PLS SHARE - EVACUATION ORDER - CoveloAreas of Short Creek, Hill Road and Capistran Ranch are now under an EVACUATION ORDER due to active fire. All areas south of River Rd. So they took a day trip to Healdsburg, which is under threat from a different fire the Walbridge and also is under an evacuation warning. Future orders will reference these maps as well. We recommend you stay home for the day once you arrive. NOTE: River Road and Hwy 116 will remain closed from the Hacienda Bridge to Old Cazadero Road. Use extreme caution when around any burned areas that may be present. Hi-lo sirens will also be audible throughout the exercise areas to alert residents to evacuate at that time. Were looking to it was in fact the technology, the application of the technology, or if it was operator error, he said. Tuesday August 18th, 2020 :: 06:25 p.m. PDT, Alert: Mandatory evacuation ordered due to Fire 13-4. The public is reminded to stay vigilant on current fire conditions. Firefighters were deployed through the forest to protect it. WildFire 13-4 is growing and has now been upgraded to a Mandatory Evacuation. If you have questions about your gas or power check the PG&E website for information. West of Covey Rd.North of Front St. / Hwy. Compared to 2019, California has experienced a significant increase in the number of wildfires and acres burned. We lose this, we lose everything, Keary said. Go to socoemergency.org or call 2-1-1 if you have questions. You can also view an interactive evacuation map here. When he stopped to remove the tree, a burned woman ran up. Updated evacuation orders due to the Walbridge Fire along Hwy 101 north of Windsor, Walbridge Fire Mandatory Evacuation Order Updates. Continue to follow the instructions of first responders in the area. The 15-10 fire, located near Berryessa Knoxville Road and Putah Creek Bridge, had burned 4,500 acres. The following areas were downgraded from Evacuation Order to Evacuation Warning: A portion of zones 1D5 downgraded from Evacuation Order to Evacuation Warning, Westside Road south of Sweetwater Springs Road, NOTE: McPeak Road north of Wasson Road remain evacuation order, NOTE: Mount Jackson resort Road to remain under evacuation order, A portion of zones 1B3 downgraded from Evacuation Order to Evacuation Warning, North and East of Lion Head Ranch Road at King Ridge Road, South West of 14900 Stewart Point Skaggs Springs Road, NOTE: Remainder of the zone still under Evacuation Order, NOTE: Lion Head Ranch Road under Evacuation order. The Meyers Fire, also in Sonoma County, has now burned up to 3,000 acres. In an unusual step, the Santa Rosa City Council postponed its Tuesday afternoon meeting in the stated interest of saving power.
Flooding at Russian River now expected to begin early Monday, and The following areas are downgraded from Evacuation Order to Evacuation Warning: A portion of zone 2E3 will be downgraded from an Evacuation Order to an Evacuation Warning, A portion of zone 2E4 will be downgraded from an Evacuation Order to an Evacuation Warning, NOTE: Sweetwater Springs Road will remain closed to all traffic from Westside Road, A portion of zone 1D5 will be downgraded from an Evacuation Order to Evacuation Warning. Use caution when returning to the area as conditions to the roadway may have changed due to the fire. LNU stands for Cal Fire's Sonoma-Lake-Napa Unit, and you can find the latest evacuation info here. The fire is currently 55,353 acres and 42% contained. Go to socoemergency.org or call 2-1-1 if you have any questions. click on the name of the fire on the legend on the left of the map. The 13-4 fire is burning in an area near Gray Creek and the end of Mill Creek Road, west of Healdsburg and north of the Austin Creek recreational area. Quirk was in labor with their oldest daughter 5-year-old Stella when they evacuated from the Valley Fire. ========================================================. We recommend you stay home for the day once you arrive. Tens of thousands more people throughout the state are under evacuation orders spurred by hundreds of lightning-sparked fires. The order includes all households between Meyers Grade Road and the coast, south of Fort Ross Road, and north the intersection of Meyers Grade Road and Highway 1. We ask for the media's continued discretion and compassion as residents go through a challenging time. A helicopter is dropping water on the fire and fire crews are making good progress on the fire, according to a tweet from Costilla County Office of Emergency Management. Register to participate in these drills and learn more about evacuation exercises at www.SoCoTest.org. With the added risk of COVID-19 on respiratory health, its crucial that we all do our part to reduce air pollution and take precautions to reduce exposure.. Marisa Kendall is a housing reporter for the Bay Area News Group who covers homelessness for The Mercury News and East Bay Times. Areas under evacuation order due to the immediate threat to life now include everything west of Lake Berryessa along Berryessa Knoxville Road between Highway 128 and East Side Road, according to Cal Fire. _______________________________________________, Wednesday August 19th, 2020 :: 7:38 p.m. PDT, Wednesday August 19th, 2020 :: 01:22 p.m. PDT, Evacuation Warning for the Walbridge Fire (Fire 13-4), Walbridge Fire (Fire 13-4) Evacuation WARNING Update, Incidents Overview Map > https://www.fire.ca.gov/incidents/2020/. Residents whose homes are in the burn area can obtain safety information, safety materials and supplies to help in the process of checking on your property. But we are prepared to act on Plans A, B and C.. According to the model, the river's water level at Guerneville is expected to reach 32 feet by Monday at 8 p.m. and peak around 38 feet Tuesday evening. Cal Fire says evacuation is now mandatory for back-country areas in the hills north of the Austin Creek State Recreation Area due to a lightning-sparked wildfire known as the 13-4 fire. WildFire 13-4 est creciendo y ahora se ha actualizado a Evacuacin obligatoria. 1350 Bennett Valley Rd, Santa Rosa, CA 95404. Guerneville is under evacuation order as the LNU Lightning Complex fire continues burning regions of Napa, Sonoma, Solano, Lake and Yolo counties. Media is allowed in disaster areas per State law. If you need help evacuating livestock, call 707-234-7193. Continue to follow the instructions of first responders in the area and make sure to listen for hi-lo sirens. The fire is burning in the town and massive electrical outages are being reported. The fires impacting Sonoma County include the Walbridge Fire, west of Healdsburg and the Meyers Fire, north of Jenner. $1,000 reward for information leading to the return of this beloved public sculpture! Evacuation Warning has been expanded to include all residents in the following area: North of the Dry Creek and the norther fork of Lak Sonoma County, West of Dutcher Creek, City of Coverdale city limits and Hwy 128, All to the Western and norther town limits west of 101. During this time-period, there have been more than 625 new wildfires, which have now burned over 1.2 million acres. "We're not going anywhere, we stay here". CAL FIRE Resources > https://www.fire.ca.gov/resources/, Tuesday August 18th, 2020 :: 03:12 p.m. PDT. Prior to joining the organization, he was an investigative reporter at The Virginian-Pilot, where he covered state government, the military and criminal justice. I guess they all are now, Menegon said, watching 9-month-old Ruby play on the grass. PDT, Fire 13-4 Evacuation Warning Order Update. "We are allowing people east of Truman Avenue back into their homes. Residents living on this section of the Sweetwater Springs Road will not be able to go home until it is safe. Get Morning Report and other email newsletters, GUERNEVILLE, CA - AUGUST 22: Sally Sorenson and her husband Keary Sorenson, of Monte Rio, clean up the street and remove trash from the trash can into their hauling truck in downtown Guerneville, Calif., which is under evacuation order as the LNU Lightning Complex fire continues burring regions of Solano and Napa counties on Saturday, Aug., 22, 2020. Hello world! Access will be limited to residents only; no other public access will be granted at this time. A Red Flag Warning issued by the National Weather Service is still in effect for the threat of lightning with little precipitation and gusty erratic outflow winds until 5pm in most of northern California. The uncertainty and stress are enough to push anyone to their breaking point, said Dr. Mark LaGrave, an emergency room doctor with Kaiser Permanente Santa Rosa who has been volunteering at the Sonoma County Fairgrounds evacuation shelter, where nearly 200 people are taking refuge from the fires. The online map has been updated. Mandatory Evacuation Order has been expanded to include all residents in the follow area: East of Sewell Road and King Ridge Road. Weather conditions overnight were more favorable, yet there were nearly 300 lightning strikes across California. If you need help evacuating livestock, call 707-234-7193. Hwy 116 will also be closed at Drake Road coming into Guerneville. He's won national awards for his investigations and feature stories. For a full list of recovery resources click on attached link: https://socoemergency.org/recover/returning-to-your-home. Evac Order downgraded to Warning West Dry Creek Road between Stewarts Point Skaggs Springs Road and Chimese Road. Were just over panicking, 42-year-old Quirk said. If you're in the area, you must leave now. All other areas under evacuation order are still closed. 8 :40 PM: New Sonoma County evacuation orders on wildfire's northern and western fronts Authorities have expanded the mandatory evacuation orders in place due to the 13-4 wildfire burning in a. 0% contained.
jimmy lloyd cagematch; Tags . The order is available at the Local Assistance Center and online at socoemergency.org. If your residence is located within this map's blue-shaded area, you're asked. A reminder to drive slowly and yield to emergency personnel. Authorities say an emergency fund is also in the works for those who sustained damage or lost their properties. Residents do not need to bring pets or animals with them. She has no idea how many more days her family will have to sit in a motel room, watching TV and trying not to think about the fire. Mill Creek Road west of the intersection of Puccioni Road, South of Stewarts Point Skaggs Springs Road, West of West Dry Creek Road and Westside Road, North of Sweetwater Springs Road and McCray Ridge Road, East of the East Austin Creek (the actual creek), South of Stewarts Point-Skaggs Spring Road, SR-1 @ Fort Ross Road- No traffic on S/B SR-1 and no traffic E/B on Fort Ross Rd, SR-1 @ Meyers Grade Road- No traffic on N/B SR-1 and no traffic on N/B Meyers Grade Rd, Fort Ross Road at Seaview Road- No traffic on W/B Fort Ross Rd.