CA-R05

FAM Brief

Current Situation

  • As of October 31, 2021, 1,130 wildfires have burned approximately 1,808,437 acres of National Forest System lands in California; 8,106 wildfires have burned approximately 2.5 million acres across all jurisdictions in the state.
  • 2020 Fire Totals: 1,419 wildfires burned approximately 2,427,946 acres of National Forest System Lands in California; 10,478 wildfires burned 4,071,234 acres across all jurisdictions in the state.
  • Preparedness Level (PL)
    • National: PL 2
    • Northern California Geographic Area Coordination Center: PL 3
    • Southern California Geographic Area Coordination Center: PL 2
  • 2021 Fire Reported:
  • FY21 R5 Fuels Work to Reduce Wildfire Risk
    • Totals to date: 163,239
    • 45,155 Prescribed Fire acres
    • 118,085 Mechanical and other acres
  • 2020 Large Fire Incidents:
  • FY20 R5 Fuels Work to Reduce Wildfire Risk
    • Totals for the year: 213,842
    • 51,998 Prescribed Fire acres
    • 160,692 Mechanical and other acres

COVID-19 & Wildland Fire Response

  • COVID-19 is a compounding factor that will significantly increase the challenge of fighting fire and will impact availability or resources.
  • The National Multi-Agency Coordinating Group (NMAC) worked with partners at all levels in the fire community to develop protocols for wildfire response during the COVID-19 pandemic. We have integrated these protocols into our Wildland Fire Response Plans which our Geographic Area Coordination Centers, Incident Management Teams, and local units are using to guide an effective and safe wildfire response.
  • The primary response strategy for 2021 continues to be aggressive initial attack using local area resources from all partners. Our goal is rapid containment to minimize the number of large wildfires.
Last modified: November 2, 2021

2021 Region 5 Fire Messages

  • The safety of the public, communities and all front-line responders remains our highest priority. The primary response strategy for 2021 will be to continue using local area resources from all partners to achieve rapid containment of fires when they are small, helping reduce the number of large wildfires.
  • California has the potential to have another significant fire year, like what was experienced in 2020. The most overlooked factors that determine how bad a fire year will be are the number of ignitions and their locations. Most wildfire ignitions are caused by human activities. Remote locations and difficult access can hamper quick control/containment efforts.
  • The Pacific Southwest Region is ready to respond to wildfires and is working in close coordination with tribal, state, and local partners to deploy wildland firefighting resources to protect our communities when called upon to serve.
  • Fire does not know which side of the road it's burning on. California's public lands are a patchwork, in size and scale, that are managed by different federal and state entities, and we all see wildfire response as a collective responsibility.
  • Federal firefighters are national resources and are mobilized to the highest priority fires in the U.S. This changes throughout the season and our firefighters based in California regularly go on out-of-state assignments. Resources from other geographic areas of the U.S. regularly support fires in California.
  • We will rely on the collective strength of the wildland firefighting system that has access to national agency and interagency resources as well as resources from a wide range of federal, tribal, state, local, and international partners.
  • All Californians can be assured that the USDA Forest Service, other federal agencies, tribal, state, and local partners stand together, ready to respond to wildfires during the 2021 fire year.
  • Our federal agencies, tribal, state, and local partners stand together, ready to respond to wildfire during the 2021 fire year. We are adjusting how we fight fire in response to the ongoing pandemic and as vaccines become more widely available as part of our commitment to protect the American people and our lands.
  • The USDA Forest Service, Pacific Southwest Region has innovative firefighting technology and is invested in the growth and use of Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS), FireWATCH & Cobra AH-1 helicopters to support wildland fire operations.
  • Managing wildfires is inherently complex and challenging, and compounded by climate change. Climate change has brought longer fire seasons; wildfires occurring outside of historic fire seasons in different parts of the country; wildfires burning more land on average each year; more extreme fire behavior; and the increased frequency of wildfires in the Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) impacting more homes and communities.
  • Healthy, thriving forests and grasslands are less vulnerable to extreme wildfires that can devastate watersheds, destroy wildlife habitat, and risk lives. Healthy landscapes can more easily adapt to environmental change, invasive species, and insect infestations. Unfortunately, keeping fire out of these lands has left forests and grasslands crowded with flammable vegetation, resulting in longer fire seasons, droughts, and insect infestations. Whole landscapes are now more vulnerable to devastating, extreme wildfires.
  • Wildfires do not stop at property boundaries. Communities and residents must take responsibility to prepare for wildfire. The USDA Forest Service works in partnership with national, regional, state, tribal, local government, and non-government organizations to reduce the risk of cross-boundary wildfires. The biggest challenge to wildfire risk reduction is local capacity to promote and accomplish risk reduction projects on the ground.

National Cohesive Strategy

  • U.S. Forest Service personnel in California plan and implement projects and activities consistent with the National Cohesive Strategy on a year-around basis. The National Cohesive Wildland Fire Management Strategy is a strategic push to work collaboratively among all stakeholders and across all landscapes, using best science, to make meaningful progress towards the three goals:
    • Resilient Landscapes
    • Fire Adapted Communities
    • Safe and Effective Wildfire Response
  • Overall strategy and the Western Region Action Plan
Last modified: July 26, 2021 23:15:07

2019 Summary

Last modified: July 26, 2021 23:15:07

Unmanned Aircraft (UAS)

Last modified: July 26, 2021 23:15:07

R5 2020 YTD Wildfire Statistics

USFS ALL FS % of all Jurisdictions
Fires 1,403 10,274 13%
Acres 2,199,017 3,844,286 54%

R5 Wildfire This Week Last Year (2019)

Fires Acres % of last year
USFS 911 141%
All Jurisdictions 7,830 122%
USFS 112,388 1,527%
All Jurisdictions 269,600 1,181%

R5 10 Year Wildfire Average

Fires Acres R5 YTD 2020 % of 10 Year Avg.
USFS 1,249 102%
All Jurisdictions 8,217 115%
USFS 350,897 488%
All Jurisdictions 704,350 451%

FY20 YTD Region 5 Fuels Statistics

FY20 Hazardous Fuels Treatment Target Rx Fire Mechanical and Other Planned Treatment (Wildfire Burn) FY20 Total Acres
Acres 235,200 51,916 158,993 4,916 210,209

OSCC

  Geographic Area PL = 3         National PL = 5       MACS Mode = 2

ONCC

  • Geographic Area PL =3
  • National PL =5
  • MACS Mode = 2
  • ONCC

    Last Updated: July 29, 2026 7:40

    Dates
    Time
    News and Notes
    07/28/2026 0739 CA-SCU Mines: 283 acres grass and brush, 40% contained.
    07/28/2026 1700

    CA-NOD Biscar: 69,352 acres grass and brush, 98% contained. All threats have been mitigated. Last report unless significant activity occurs.

    07/28/2026 0658

    CA-NOD Biscar: 69,352 acres grass and brush, 97% contained. Transition back to the local unit occurred at 0600 this morning.

    07/28/2026 1835

    CA-SCU Mines: 283 acres grass and brush, 25% contained. Evacuation Warnings remain in place.

    07/28/2028 1750

    CA-NOD Biscar: 69,532 acres grass and brush, 97% contained. All Evacuation Orders have been lifted. CIIMT 3 (Vargas) is in command with a tentative transition back to the local unit at 0600 on 7/28

    07/27/2026 1735 CA-NEU Chute: 163 acres brush and timber, 90% contained. Minimal fire behavior with no growth over several days. Final update unless significant change occurs.
    07/27/2026 0645

    CA-SCU Mines: 132 acres grass and brush, 40% contained. Forward spread is stopped. Evacuation Warnings remain in place.

    07/27/2026 0645

    CA-NOD Biscar: 69,532 acres grass and brush, 97% contained. Threat to structures remains and Evacuation Warnings remain in effect. Road, area and trail closures are in effect. CIIMT 3 (Vargas) is in command.

    07/27/2026 0645

    CA-NEU Chute: 163 acres brush and timber, 80% contained. Evacuation Orders and Warnings remain in effect. Sacramento Region IMT 3 (Schwab) is in command.

    07/26/2026 1754 CA-NEU Chute: 163 acres brush and timber, 70% contained. Evacuation Orders and Warnings remain in effect. Sacramento Region IMT 3 (Schwab) is in command.
    07/26/2026 1752 CA-SCU Mines: 132 acres grass and brush, 10% contained. Evacuation Orders and Warnings issued.
    07/26/2026 1550 CA-SCU Mines: 30 acres grass and brush, 0% contained. Fire is located 16 miles east of San Jose. Fire is burning with a moderate rate of spread with structures threatened.
    07/26/2026 0645 CA-NEU Chute: 163 acres brush and timber, 60% contained. There is a continued threat to structures, powerlines and private timberland. Evacuation Orders and Warnings remain in effect. The fire is in a remote location with difficult access. Sacramento Region IMT 3 (Schwab) is in command.
    07/26/2026 0645

    CA-NOD Biscar: 69,532 acres grass and brush, 92% contained. Threat to structures remains and Evacuation Warnings are in effect. Road, area and trail closures are in effect. There is a Red Flag Warning in effect in the fire area. CIIMT 3 (Vargas) is in command.

    7/25/2026 1750

    CA-NOD Biscar: 69,532 acres grass and brush, 89% contained. Threat to structures remains and Evacuation Warnings are in effect. Road, area and trail closures are in effect. There is a Red Flag Warning in effect in the fire area. CIIMT 3 (Vargas) is in command.

    7/25/2026 1749 CA-NEU Chute: 163 acres brush and timber, 50% contained. There is a continued threat to structures, powerlines and private timberland. Evacuation Orders and Warnings remain in effect. The fire is in a remote location with difficult access. Sacramento Region IMT 3 (Schwab) is in command.
    7/25/2026 1504

    The National Weather Service Reno NV has issued a Red Flag Warning for strong winds and low relative humidity generally in effect from 1 PM Sunday through 9 PM Sunday evening. The impacted area is northeastern portions of the North Ops GACC. Please see the following link for area specific details. Link

    The National Weather Service Medford OR has upgraded a Fire Weather Watch to a Red Flag Warning for strong winds and low relative humidity in effect from Saturday morning through 9 PM Saturday evening. The impacted area is northern portions of the North Ops GACC.  Link

    The National Weather Service Medford OR issued a Red Flag Warning for strong winds and low relative humidity in effect from 1 PM Sunday through 7 PM Sunday evening. The impacted area is northern portions of the North Ops GACC.  Link

    Be advised the National Weather Service may expand or alter a Red Flag Warning or Fire Weather Watch at any time.

    National Weather Service – Red Flag Warning/Fire Weather Watch Map: Link

    7/25/2026 0648

    CA-NOD Biscar: 69,344 acres grass and brush, 89% contained. Threat to strucures and critical infrastructure remains with Evacuation Warnings in effect. Threats remain to critical wildlife habitat, agricultural land, historical and cultural sites. Road, area and trail closures are in effect. CIIMT 3 (Vargas) is in command.

    7/25/2026 0648 CA-NEU Chute: 163 acres brush and timber, 40% contained. There is a continued threat to structures, powerlines and private timberland. Evacuation Orders and Warnings remain in effect. The fire is in a remote location with difficult access. Sacramento Region IMT 3 (Schwab) is in command.
    07/24/2026 1745 CA-SCU Little: 1,007 acres grass, 90% contained. Final update unless significant change occurs.
    07/24/2026 1745 CA-NEU Chute: 163 acres brush and timber, 30% contained. There is a continued threat to structures, powerlines and private timberland. Evacuation Orders and Warnings remain in effect. The fire is in a remote location with difficult access. Sacramento Region IMT 3 (Schwab) is in command.
    07/24/2026 1335

    The National Weather Service has issued a Fire Weather Watch for strong winds and low relative humidity from Sunday afternoon through Sunday evening. The impacted area is portions of Modoc County in the North Ops GACC. Please see the following link for area specific details. Link

    Be advised the National Weather Service may expand or alter a Red Flag Warning or Fire Weather Watch at any time.

    07/24/2026 0635

    CA-NOD Biscar: 69,344 acres grass and brush, 68% contained. Threat to strucures and critical infrastructure remains with Evacuation Warnings in effect. Threats remain to critical wildlife habitat, agricultural land, historical and cultural sites. Road, area and trail closures are in effect. CIIMT 3 (Vargas) is in command.

    07/24/2026 0632

    CA-NEU Chute: 163 acres brush and timber, 20% contained. There is a continued threat to structures, powerlines and private timberland. Evacuation Orders and Warnings remain in effect. The fire is in a remote location with difficult access. Sacramento Region IMT 3 (Schwab) is in command.

    07/24/2026 0630

    CA-SCU Little: 1,007 acres grass, 85% contained. The fire is in a remote location with difficult access. Crews continue to strengthen control lines and mop up.

    07/23/2026 1845

    CA-NEU Mooney: 25 acres grass and brush, 55% contained. Final report unless there is a significant change.

    07/23/2026 1845

    CA-SCU Little: 1,007 acres grass, 75% contained. The fire is in a remote location with difficult access. Crews continue to strenthen control lines and mop up.

    07/23/2026 1845

    CA-NEU Chute: 138 acres brush and timber, 15% contained. There is a continued threat to structures, powerlines and private timberland. Evacuation Orders and Warnings remain in effect. The fire is in a remote location with difficult access. Sacramento Region IMT 3 (Schwab) is in command.

    07/23/2026 1200

    The National Weather Service has issued a  Red Flag Warning for strong winds and low relative humidity from Friday afternoon through Saturday evening. The impacted area includes northeastern portions of the North Ops GACC. Please see the following link for area specific details. Link

    Be advised the National Weather Service may expand or alter a Red Flag Warning or Fire Weather Watch at any time.

    07/23/2026 1200

    The National Weather Service has issued a  Fire Weather Watch for gusty winds and low relative humidity from Sunday afternoon through Sunday evening. The impacted area includes northeastern portions of the North Ops GACC. Please see the following link for area specific details. Link

    Be advised the National Weather Service may expand or alter a Red Flag Warning or Fire Weather Watch at any time.

    07/23/2026 0630

    CA-NEU Mooney: 25 acres grass and brush, 65% contained. Crews continue to strengthen control lines and mop up. Sacramento Region IMT 3 (Schwab) is in command.

    07/23/2026 0630

    CA-LNU Rumsey: 396 acres grass and brush, 75% contained. Resources continue to strengthen control lines and mop up. Final report unless there is a significant change.

    07/23/2026 0630

    CA-NOD Biscar: 69,344acres grass and brush, 42% contained. Threat to strucures and critical infrastructure remains with Evacuation Orders and Warnings in effect. Threats remain to critical wildlife habitat, agricultural land, historical and cultural sites. Road, area and trail closures are in effect. CIIMT 3 (Vargas) is in command.

    07/23/2026 0630

    CA-SCU Little: 1,007 acres grass, 65% contained. The fire is in a remote location with difficult access. Crews continue to strenthen control lines and mop up.

    07/23/2026 0630

    CA-NEU Chute: 125 acres brush and timber, 15% contained. There is a threat to structures, powerlines and private timberland. Evacuation Orders and Warnings remain in effect. The fire is in a remote location with difficult access. Sacramento Region IMT 3 (Schwab) is in command.

    07/22/2026 1900

    CA-NEU Mooney: 25 acres grass and brush, 25% contained. Foward spread has been stopped. The threat to structures and powerlines have been mitigated. Evacuation Orders and Warnings have been lifted. Sacramento Region IMT 3 (Schwab) is in command.

    07/22/2026 1830

    CA-LNU Rumsey: 396 acres grass and brush, 70% contained. Resources continue to strengthen control lines and mop up.

    07/22/2026 1830

    CA-NOD Biscar: 69,320 acres grass and brush, 10% contained. Threat to strucures and critical infrastructure remains with Evacuation Orders and Warnings in effect. Threats remain to critical wildlife habitat, agricultural land, historical and cultural sites. Road, area and trail closures are in effect. CIIMT 3 (Vargas) is in command.

    07/22/2026 1830

    CA-SCU Lover: 72 acres grass, 75% contained. Resources continue to strengthen control lines and mop up. Reduction in acreage is due to more accurate mapping. This is the final report unless there is a significant change.

    07/22/2026 1830

    CA-SCU Little: 1,007 acres grass, 60% contained. Evacuation Orders and Warnings have been lifted. The fire is in a remote location with difficult access. Crews continue to strenthen control lines and mop up.

    07/22/2026 1830

    CA-NEU Chute: 84 acres brush and timber, 11% contained. There is a threat to structures and powerlines. Evacuation Orders and Warnings remain in effect. The fire is in a remote location with difficult access. Sacramento Region IMT 3 (Schwab) is in command.

    07/22/2026 1414

    CA-NEU Mooney: 25 acres grass and brush, 0% contained. Fire is burning at a rapid rate of spread in the area of Lombardi Road and Kirk Way, in Smartsville. There is a threat to structures and powerlines. Evacuations are in progress. Map

    07/22/2026 0700

    The National Weather Service has issued a  Fire Weather Watch for strong winds and low relative humidity from Friday afternoon through Saturday evening. The impacted area includes northeastern portions of the North Ops GACC. Please see the following link for area specific details. Link

    Be advised the National Weather Service may expand or alter a Red Flag Warning or Fire Weather Watch at any time.

    07/22/2026 0645

    CA-SCU Lover: 105 acres grass, 65% contained. The fire is located at Lovers Ln. and Highway 152, 1 mile northwest of San Felipe. Resources contine to strengthen control lines and mop up.

    07/22/2026 0645

    CA-SCU Little: 1,007 acres grass, 40% contained. There is a continued threat to structures and power lines. Evacuation Orders and Warning remain in place. The fire is in a remote location with difficult access. Crews continue to strenthen control lines and mop up.

    07/22/2026 0645

    CA-SHU Brook: 502 acres grass, brush and oak woodland, 75% contained. Crews are continuing to patrol and mop up. Last report unless significant activity occurs.

    07/22/2026 0645

    CA-LNU Rumsey: 396 acres grass and brush, 60% contained. Resources continue to strengthen control lines and mop up.

    07/21/2026 1900 PNF Twain: 276 acres grass, brush and timber, 98% contained. All threats have been mitigated. Last report unless significant actvity occurs.
    07/21/2026 1900

    CA-SCU Little: 700 acres grass, 10% contained. There is a continued threat to structures and power lines. The fire is in a remote location with difficult access. The fire is being managed under unified command between CALFIRE and Alameda County Fire.

    07/21/2026 1900

    CA-LNU Rumsey: 396 acres grass and brush, 45% contained. Reduced acreage due to more accurate mapping.

    07/21/2026 1900

    CA-NEU Chute: 84 acres brush and timber, 1% contained. There is a threat to structures and powerlines. Evacuation Orders and Warnings have been issued. Fire is in a remote location with difficult access.

    07/21/2026 1900

    CA-SHU Brook: 502 acres grass, brush and oak woodland, 65% contained. Evacuation Warnings have been lifted. All threats have been mitigated.

    07/21/2026 1900

    CA-NOD Biscar: 69,207 acres grass and brush, 5% contained. Threat to strucures and critical infrastructure remains with Evacuation Orders and Warnings in effect. Hwy 395 is now open. Threats remain to critical wildlife habitat including historical and cultural sites. Road and area closures are in effect. CIIMT 3 (Vargas) is in command.

    07/21/2026 1810

    CA-SCU Lover: 100 acres grass, 0% contained with a moderate rate of spread. There is a threat to critical power infrastructure. The fire is located at Lovers Ln. and Highway 152, 1 mile northwest of San Felipe.  Map

    07/21/2026 1645

    CA-SCU Little: 700 acres grass, 0% contained. There is a threat to structures and power lines. The fire is in a remote location with difficult access. The fire is being managed under unified command between CALFIRE and Alameda County Fire.

    07/21/2026 1515

    CA-SCU Little: 50 acres grass, 0% contained with a moderate rate of spread. There is a threat to structures and power lines. The fire is located at Vallecitos Rd and Little Valley Rd, 2 miles east of Sunol.  Map

    07/21/2026 0714

    CA-LNU Rumsey: 450 acres grass and brush, 15% contained.

    07/21/2026 0714

    CA-NEU Chute: 60 acres brush and timber, 1% contained. Fire is remote and is difficult to access. Evacuation Orders and Warnings have been issued.

    07/21/2026 0714

    CA-SHU Brook: 502 acres grass, brush and oak woodland, 58% contained. Minimal fire behavior reported. Evacuation Warnings remain in place.

    07/21/2026 0714

    CA-NOD Biscar: 58,879 acres grass and brush, 5% contained. Evacuation Orders and Warnings remain in effect for the fire area. Hwy 395 is closed in the area. CIIMT 3 (Vargas) assigned and will assume command at 0700 today.

    07/20/2026 1855 CA-LNU Rumsey: 120 acres grass and brush, 0% contained. Fire continue to burn actively with short range spotting observed.
    07/20/2026 1850 CA-SHU Brook: 502 acres grass, brush and oak woodland, 43% contained. Minimal fire behavior reported. Evacuation Warnings remain in place.
    07/20/2026 1830 CA-LMU 3-6 Wagon: 205 acres grass, brush and timber, 45% contained. Minimal fire behavior with no growth over several days. Final update unless significant change occurs.
    07/20/2026 1808 CA-NOD Biscar: 40,000 acres grass and brush, 5% contained. Extreme fire behavior with wind driven runs and short range spotting reported. Evacuation Orders and Warnings remain in effect for the fire area. Hwy 395 is closed in the area. CIIMT 3 (Vargas) assigned and will assume command at 0700 on 7/21
    07/20/2026 1715 CA-LNU Rumsey: 75 acres grass and brush, 0% contained. Fire is located 3 miles north of Rumsey and is burning with a moderate rate of spread. Map
    07/20/2026 1715 CA-NEU Chute: 20 acres brush and timber, 0% contained. Fire is located 3 miles southeast of Dobbins. Fire is burning with a slow rate of spread in a remote and difficult to access area. Evacuation Orders and Warnings have been issued. Map
    07/20/2026 0835 CA-NOD Biscar: 12,338 acres grass and brush, 5% contained. Evacuation Orders and Warnings remain in effect for the fire area. Hwy 395 is closed in the area.
    07/19/2026 1835 PNF Twain: 276 acres grass, brush and timber, 95% contained. Minimal fire behavior with no growth over several days. This will be the final report unless a significant change occurs.
    07/19/2026 1830 CA-AEU Miners: 92 acres grass, brush and oak woodland, 50% contained. Powerlines remain threatened.
    07/19/2026 1830 CA-SCU Morgan: 50 acres grass and brush, 90% contained. Final report unless significant change occurs.
    07/19/2026 1830 CA-LMU 3-6 Wagon: 205 acres grass, brush and timber, 30% contained.
    07/19/2026 1830 CA-SHU Brook: 502 acres grass, brush and oak woodland, 20% contained. Evacuation Orders and Warning in remain in place.
    07/19/2026 1830 CA-TNF Elephant: 13,926 acres grass, brush and timber, 92% contained. Fire growth continues in interior pockets with no exterior growth over several days and minimal fire behavior. This will be the final update unless a significant change occurs.
    07/19/2026 1617

    CA-AEU Miners: 92 acres grass, brush and oak woodland, 15% contained. Forward spread stopped. Structures and powerlines remain threatened.

    07/19/2026 1601

    The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for isolated dry thunderstorms and gusty and erratic outflow winds for northwest portions of the North Ops area in effect from 9 PM this evening through 6 PM Monday. Please see the following link for area specific details. Link

    Be advised the National Weather Service may expand or alter a Red Flag Warning or Fire Weather Watch at any time.

    07/19/2026 1509

    CA-AEU Miners: 92 acres grass, brush and oak woodland, 5% contained. Structures and powerlines remain threatened.

    07/19/2026 1430

    CA-AEU Miners: 20 acres grass, brush and oak woodland, 0% contained. Fire is located on Miners Valley Road cross of Miners Valley Court, three miles south of Pilot Hill. Fire is burning at a moderate rate of spread with structures and powerlines threatened.

    07/19/2026 0655 CA-SCU Morgan: 50 acres grass and brush, 60% contained.
    07/19/2026 0655 CA-SHU Brook: 410 acres grass, brush and oak woodland, 15% contained. Evacuation Orders and Warning in remain in place.
    07/19/2026 0655 CA-LMU Loomis: 656 acres grass and timber, 75% contained. Minimal fire behavior with no growth over several days. Crews continue mop-up and suppression repair. Final report unless significant change occurs
    07/19/2026 0655 CA-LMU 3-6 Wagon: 205 acres grass, brush and timber, 22% contained. Evacuation Warnings have been lifted.
    07/18/2026 2100

    CA-SHU Brook: 366 acres grass, brush and oak woodland, 0% contained. Located 4 miles northeast of Bella Vista in the area of Aloha Road cross of Blue Sky Rd. The Fire is burning at a moderate rate of spread with short range spotting observed. Sructures and powerlines are threatened with Evacuation Orders and Warning in effect.

    07/18/2026 1950

    CA-NOD Biscar: 3,116 acres grass and brush, 0% contained. Highway 395 is impacted and closed in the fire area. Structures are threatened with Evacuation Orders and Warnings in effect. There is also a threat to critical wildlife habitat.

    07/18/2026 1915

    CA-SHU Brook: 127 acres grass, brush and oak woodland, 0% contained. The Fire is located 4 miles northeast of Bella Vista in the area of Aloha Road cross of Blue Sky Rd. The Fire is burning at a moderate rate of spread and is threatening structures and powerlines. Evacuation Orders and Warning are in effect.

    07/18/2026 1915

    CA-NOD Biscar: 1,000 acres grass and brush, 0% contained. Highway 395 is impacted and closed in the fire area. Structures are threatened with Evacuation Orders and Warnings in effect. There is also a threat to critical wildlife habitat.

    07/18/2026 1915 CA-TNF Elephant: 13,915 acres grass, brush and timber, 88% contained. Structures, power infrastructure and Hwy 395 are threatened. NV IMT3 Team 1 is in command. Fire growth continues as interior pockets of fuel are consumed.
    07/18/2026 1915 PNF Twain: 276 acres grass, brush and timber, 95% contained. Minimal fire behavior reported today. Structures, power infrastructure, private timberland and Highway 70 remain threatened.
    07/18/2026 1915 CA-SCU Morgan: 50 acres grass and brush, 55% contained. Fire is located 2 miles southeast of Clayton, burning on the Mount Diablo State Park. Threats to structures and power lines have been mitigated.
    07/18/2026 1915

    CA-LMU 3-6 Wagon: 205 acres grass, brush and timber, 17% contained. There is a continued threat to private timberlands and Evacuation Warnings remain in effect. The fire is in a remote location making containment difficult.

    07/18/2026 1915 CA-LMU Loomis: 656 acres grass and timber, 70% contained. Minimal fire behavior reported. Ground crews continue to patrol and mop-up.

    07/18/2026 1645

    CA-SHU Brook: 20 acres grass, brush and oak woodland, 0% contained. Fire is located 4 miles northeast of Bella Vista in the area of Aloha Road cross of Blue Sky Rd. Fire is burning at a moderate rate of spread and is threatening structures and powerlines.

    07/18/2026 1550

    CA-NOD Biscar: 197 acres grass and brush, 0% contained. Critical wildlife habitat is threatened.

    07/18/2026 1345

    CA-NOD Biscar: 30 acres grass and brush, 0% contained. Fire is located off Snowstorm Road in the Vincent Canyon area. Fire is burning at a moderate rate of spread and critical wildlife habitat is threatened.

    07/18/2026 0700 CA-TNF Elephant: 13,882 acres grass, brush and timber, 85% contained. Structures, power infrastructure and Hwy 395 are threatened. NV IMT3 Team 1 is in command.
    07/18/2026 0700 CA-SCU Morgan: 50 acres grass and brush, 30% contained. Fire is located 2 miles southeast of Clayton, burning on the Mount Diablo State Park. Structures and power lines remain threatened. Forward spread has been stopped.

    07/18/2026 0700

    CA-LMU 3-6 Wagon: 205 acres grass, brush and timber, 12% contained. There is a continued threat to private timberlands and Evacuation Warnings are in effect. The fire is in a remote location making containment difficult.

    07/18/2026 0700 CA-LMU Loomis: 656 acres grass and timber, 65% contained. Minimal fire behavior reported. Ground crews continue to patrol and mop-up.

    07/17/2026 1915 CA-SCU Morgan: 50 acres grass and brush, 0% contained. Fire is located 2 miles southeast of Clayton. Structures and power lines remain threatened. There is a reduction in acreage due more accurate mapping.

    07/17/2026 1915

    CA-LMU 3-6: 205 acres grass, brush and timber, 10% contained. There is a continued threat to private timberlands and Evacuation Warnings are in effect. The fire is in a remote location making containment difficult.

    07/17/2026 1915 CA-LMU Loomis: 656 acres grass and timber, 60% contained. Minimal fire behavior reported today. Ground crews continue to patrol and mop-up.

    07/17/2026 1745 PNF Twain: 276 acres grass, brush and timber, 90% contained. Minimal fire behavior reported today. Structures, power infrastructure, private timberland and Highway 70 remain threatened.
    07/17/2026 1745 CA-TNF Elephant: 13,695 acres grass, brush and timber, 85% contained. Structures, power infrastructure and Hwy 395 are threatened. NV IMT3 Team 1 is in command.
    07/17/2026 1550 CA-SCU Morgan: 100 acres grass and brush, 0% contained. Fire is located 2 miles southeast of Clayton and is burning upslope with a moderate rate of spread. Structures and power lines are threatened. Map
    07/17/2026 0715

    The National Weather Service has issued a  Red Flag Warning for strong winds and low relative humidty from 2pm though 8pm Friday. The impacted area includes northeastern portions of the North Ops GACC. Please see the following link for area specific details. Link

    Be advised the National Weather Service may expand or alter a Red Flag Warning or Fire Weather Watch at any time.

    07/17/2026 0630

    CA-TNF Elephant: 13,681 acres grass, brush and timber, 77% contained. Interior green pockets of fuel continue to burn. Structures, power infrastructure and Hwy 395 are threatened. NV IMT3 Team 1 is in command.

    07/17/2026 0730

    CA-LMU 3-6: 184 acres grass, brush and timber, 5% contained. Forward spread of the fire has been stopped. There is a continued threat to private timberlands and Evacuation Warnings are in effect.

    07/17/2026 0630 CA-LMU Loomis: 656 acres grass and timber, 55% contained. Railroad activity is no longer impacted. Ground crews continue to patrol and mop-up.

    07/16/2026 1940

    CA-LMU 3-6: 120 acres grass, brush and timber, 0% contained. Fire has a moderate rate of spread with short range spotting observed. Private timberland are threatened and Evacuation Warnings have been issued. The fire is located at Little Valley Rd. and Spring Gulch Rd., 12 miles southeast of Bieber.

    07/16/2026 1820 PNF Twain: 276 acres grass, brush and timber, 85% contained. Minimal fire behavior reported today. Structures, power infrastructure, private timberland and Highway 70 remain threatened.
    07/16/2026 1820

    CA-TNF Elephant: 13,476 acres grass, brush and timber, 77% contained. Structures, power infrastructure and Hwy 395 are threatened. NV IMT3 Team 1 is in command.

    07/16/2026 1815

    CA-LMU 3-6: 30 acres grass, brush and timber, 0% contained. Fire has a moderate rate of spread with short range spotting observed. The fire is located at Little Valley Rd. and Spring Gulch Rd., 12 miles southeast of Bieber.  Map

    07/16/2026 1310

    The National Weather Service has issued a  Red Flag Warning for strong winds and low relative humidty from 2pm though 8pm Friday. The impacted area includes northeastern portions of the North Ops GACC. Please see the following link for area specific details. Link

    Be advised the National Weather Service may expand or alter a Red Flag Warning or Fire Weather Watch at any time.

    07/16/2026 0629 CA-LMU Loomis: 656 acres grass and timber, 50% contained. Railroad activity continues to be impacted. Mop-up activity continues on the incident.
    07/15/2026 1900 PNF Twain: 276 acres grass, brush and timber, 75% contained. Minimal fire behavior reported today. Structures, power infrastructure, private timberland and Highway 70 remain threatened.
    07/15/2026 1815 CA-NEU Kearney: 41 acres grass, brush and oak woodland, 80% contained. Final report unless there is a significant change.
    07/15/2026 1815

    CA-TNF Elephant: 13,016 acres grass, brush and timber, 31% contained. Structures, power infrastructure, Hwy 70 and Hwy 395 are threatened. NV IMT3 Team 1 is in command.

    07/15/2026 1815 CA-LMU Loomis: 656 acres grass and timber, 45% contained. Railroad activity continues to be impacted. Mop-up activity continues on the incident.
    07/15/2026 1430

    The National Weather Service has issued a  Fire Weather Watch for strong winds and low relative humidty. The impacted area includes northeastern portions of the North Ops GACC. Please see the following link for area specific details. Link

    Be advised the National Weather Service may expand or alter a Red Flag Warning or Fire Weather Watch at any time.

    07/15/2026 0650 CA-NEU Kearney: 41 acres grass, brush and oak woodland, 50% contained. Forward progression of the fire has been stopped. Threats to structures, power lines and Highway 20 have been mitigated. Evacuation Orders and Warnings have been lifted. All road closures have been lifted.
    07/15/2026 0647

    CA-TNF Elephant: 12,671 acres grass and brush, 42% contained. Evacuation Orders and Warnings remain in place. Structures, power infrastructure, Hwy 70 and Hwy 395 are threatened. NV IMT3 Team 1 is in command.

    07/14/2026 1850 CA-NEU Kearney: 41 acres grass, brush and oak woodland, 5% contained. Forward progression of the fire has been stopped. There is a continued threat to structures, power lines and Highway 20. Evacuation Orders and Warnings have been issued. Road closures remain in effect for the fire area.
    07/14/2026 1745 CA-LMU Loomis: 656 acres grass, brush and timber, 35% contained. Railroad activity continues to be impacted. Mop-up activity continues on the incident.
    07/14/2026 1745

    CA-TNF Elephant: 15,526 acres grass and brush, 42% contained. Active fire behavior reported today. Evacuation Orders and Warnings remain in place. Structures, power infrastructure, Hwy 70 and Hwy 395 are threatened. NV IMT3 Team 1 is in command.

    07/14/2026 1745

    CA-LNU Hardin: 79 acres grass and brush, 75% contained. Last report unless significant activity occurs.

    07/14/2026 1650 PNF Twain: 276 acres grass, brush and timber, 50% contained. Minimal fire behavior reported today. Structures, power infrastructure, private timberland and Highway 70 remain threatened.
    07/14/2026 1650

    CA-NEU Kearney: 35 acres grass, brush and oak woodland, 0% contained. The fire has a rapid rate of spread with short range spotting observed. There is a threat to structures, power lines and state Highway 20. The Fire is located at Kearney Ct and Wild Turkey Ln. 1 mile east of Smartsville. Road closures are in effect for the fire area.  Map

    07/14/2026 0848 CA-LMU Loomis: 656 acres grass, brush and timber, 25% contained. Incident is no longer in Unified Command
    07/14/2026 0658

    CA-TNF Elephant: 12,303 acres grass and brush, 5% contained. Precipitation was received over the fire area.  Evacuation Orders and Warning remain in place. Structures, power infrastructure and Hwy 70 and Hwy 395 are threatened. NV IMT3 Team 1 is in command.

    07/14/2026 0658

    CA-LNU Hardin: 79 acres grass and brush, 65% contained.

    07/14/2026 0658

    CA-LMU Loomis: 656 acres grass, brush and timber, 25% contained. Incident is in Unified Command between CAL FIRE and the U.S. Forest Service.

    07/13/2026 1850 CA-LMU Loomis: 656 acres grass, brush and timber, 18% contained. Incident is in Unified Command between CAL FIRE and the U.S. Forest Service.
    07/13/2026 1845 CA-TNF Elephant: 12,303 acres grass and brush, 5% contained. Evacuation Orders and Warning remain in place. Structures, power infrastructure and Hwy 70 and Hwy 395 are threatened.
    07/13/2026 1739

    CA-LNU Hardin: 50 acres grass and brush, 35% contained. Forward spread stopped. Structures and powerlines remain threatened.  Road closures have been lifted.

    07/13/2026 1604

    CA-LNU Hardin: 25 acres grass and brush, 0% contained. Fire is located at Hardin Road and Pope Canyon Road in Pope Valley.  Structures and powerlines are threatened with road closures in the area.  Map

    07/13/2026 1430

    The National Weather Service has issued a  Red Flag Warning for isolated to scattered dry thunderstorms and gusty erratic outflow winds for northwest portions of the North Ops area in effect from 1 PM Tuesday through 2 AM Wednesday. Please see the following link for area specific details. Link

    Be advised the National Weather Service may expand or alter a Red Flag Warning or Fire Weather Watch at any time.

    07/13/2026 0700 CA-LMU 3-1 Pit: 1,055 acres grass, brush and timber, 80% contained. Minimal fire activity with no growth over several days. Final report unless significant change occurs.
    07/13/2026 0700 CA-LNF Lumbee: 8 acres grass, brush and timber, 25% contained. Minimal fire behavior with no growth over several days. Decrease in size due to better mapping. Final update unless significant change occurs
    07/13/2026 0700 CA-LMU Loomis: 656 acres grass, brush and timber, 15% contained. Evacuation Orders have been reduced to Warnings.
    07/12/2026 1800 CA-LMU Loomis: 656 acres grass, brush and timber, 10% contained. Structures remain threatened with Evacuation Orders and Warnings in place.
    07/12/2026 1750 CA-TNF Elephant: 6,436 acres grass and brush, 5% contained. Fire behavior remained active through the day. Structures, power infrastructure and Hwy 70 and Hwy 395 are threatened.
    07/12/2026 1745 CA-HVT Mile Post: 104 acres brush and timber, 100% contained.
    07/12/2026 1735 CA-LMU 3-1 Pit: 1,055 acres grass, brush and timber, 75% contained. Mop-up and suppression repair continues.
    07/12/2026 1730 CA-PNF Twain: 275 acres grass, brush and timber, 10% contained. Minimal fire behavior reported. Structures, power infrastructure private timberland and Highway 70 remain threatened.
    07/12/2026 0710

    CA-TNF Elephant: 4,400 acres grass and brush, 5% contained. Fire behavior remained active overnight. Structures are threatened and road closures are in effect

    07/12/2026 0710

    CA-LMU Loomis: 540 acres grass, brush and timber, 5% contained. Structures remain threatened with Evacuation Orders and Warnings in place. There are threats to critical infrastructure and railroad activity has been impacted.

    07/12/2026 0710

    CA-PNF Twain: 276 acres grass, brush and timber, 0% contained. Structures, power infrastructure private timberland and Highway 70 remain threatened.

    07/12/2026 0710

    CA-LNF Lumbee: 50 acres grass, brush and timber, 5% contained. Structures remain threatened with Evacuation Orders and Warnings in place. There are threats to critical infrastructure and railroad activity has been impacted.

    07/12/2026 0710

    CA-LMU 3-1 Pit: 1,055 acres grass, brush and timber, 70% contained. Resources continue to strengthen control lines and mop-up. Suppression repair is underway.

    07/12/2026 0710

    CA-HVT Mile Post: 104 acres brush and timber, 85% contained. Increase in size due to more accurate mapping. Minimal fire behavior reported.  The fire is burning in steep terrain with difficult access and is threatening Hwy 96. Evacuation warnings and Hwy 96 road closures remain in place.

    07/11/2026 1915 CA-LNF Lumbee: 50 acres grass, brush and timber, 0% contained. There are multiple fires in the vicinity located in a remote area 14 miles south of Bieber. Structures are threatened with Evacuation Orders and Warnings in effect. There are threats to critical infrastructure and railroad activity has been impacted.

    07/11/2026 1915 CA-PNF Twain: 125 acres grass, brush and timber, 0% contained. The fire is burning in the Dixie Fire footprint near the community of Twain. There are threats to structures, Highway 70, power infrastructure and private timberland.

    07/11/2026 1915 CA-TNF Elephant: 2,300 acres grass and brush, 5% contained. Structures are threatened and road closures are in effect. The fire is east of the community of Loyalton.

    07/11/2026 1915 CA-LMU Loomis: 400 acres grass, brush and timber, 0% contained. The incident consists of multiple fires and is located in a remote area 10 miles south of Bieber. There are threats to critical infrastructure, private timberlands and railroad activity has been impacted.

    07/11/2026 1915

    CA-LMU 3-1 Pit: 1,055 acres grass, brush and timber, 65% contained. Resources continue to strengthen control lines and mop-up. Suppression repair is underway.

    07/11/2026 1915

    CA-HVT Mile Post: 87 acres brush and timber, 85% contained. The incident is located 6 miles north of Hoopa along the Hwy 96 corridor. The fire is burning in steep terrain with difficult access and is threatening Hwy 96. Evacuation warnings and Hwy 96 road closures remain in place.

    07/11/2026 1610 CA-LNF Lumbee: 25 acres grass, brush and timber, 0% contained burning with a rapid rate of spread. The incident consists of multiple fires in the vicinity and is located in a remote area 10 miles south of Bieber. There are threats to structures, critical infrastructure and railroad activity has been impacted. Map
    07/11/2026 1605 CA-PNF Twain: 125 acres grass and brush, 0% contained. The fire is burning in the Dixie fire footprint near the community of Twain. There are threats to Highway 70 and power infrastructure.
    07/11/2026 1600 CA-TNF Elephant: 1,200 acres grass, 5% contained. Structures are threatened and road closures are in effect. The fire is east of the community of Loyalton.
    07/11/2026 1600 CA-LMU Loomis: 130 acres grass, brush and timber, 0% contained. The incident consists of multiple fires in the vicinity and is located in a remote area 10 miles south of Bieber. There are threats to critical infrastructure and railroad activity has been impacted.
    07/11/2026 1425 CA-TNF Elephant: 60 acres grass, 0% contained with a rapid rate of spread. The fire is east of the community of Loyalton. Map
    07/11/2026 1400 CA-PNF Twain: 22 acres grass and brush, 0% contained with a moderate rate of spread. The fire is burning in the Dixie fire footprint near the community of Twain. There are threats to Highway 70 and power infrastructure. Map
    07/11/2026 1300 CA-LMU Loomis: 60 acres grass, brush and timber, 0% contained burning with a rapid rate of spread. The incident consists of multiple fires in the vicinity and is located in a remote area 10 miles south of Bieber. There are threats to critical infrastructure and railroad activity has been impacted. Map
    07/11/2026 0700

    CA-LMU 3-1 Pit: 1,055 acres grass, brush and timber, 55% contained. Resources continue to strengthen control lines and mop-up. Suppression repair is underway.

    07/10/2026 1824

    CA-HVT Mile Post: 87 acres brush and timber, 80% contained. The incident is located 6 miles north of Hoopa along the Hwy 96 corridor. The fire is burning in steep terrain with difficult access and is threatening Hwy 96. Evacuation warnings and HWY 96 road closures remain in place.

    07/10/2026 1805

    CA-LMU 3-1 Pit: 1,055 acres grass, brush and timber, 45% contained. All threats have been mitigated. Evacuation Warnings and road closures lifted. Crews continue to strengthen control lines and mop up..

    07/10/2026 0720

    CA-HVT Mile Post: 87 acres brush and timber, 68% contained. The incident is located 6 miles north of Hoopa along the Hwy 96 corridor. The fire is burning in steep terrain with difficult access and is threatening Hwy 96. Evacuation warnings and HWY 96 road closures remain in place.

    07/10/2026 0715

    CA-LMU 3-1 Pit: 1,055 acres grass, brush and timber, 40% contained. The threat to structures, powerlines, railroad infrastructure and the Pit River Canyon Wilderness Study Area remains. Evacuation Warnings remain in effect for the fire area.

    07/09/2026 1845

    CA-LMU 3-1 Pit: 1,055 acres grass, brush and timber, 35% contained. The threat to structures, powerlines, railroad infrastructure and the Pit River Canyon Wilderness Study Area remains. Evacuation Warnings remain in effect for the fire area.

    07/09/2026 1840

    CA-HVT Mile Post: 87 acres brush and timber, 50% contained. The incident is located 6 miles north of Hoopa along the Hwy 96 corridor. The fire is burning in steep terrain with difficult access and is threatening Hwy 96. Evacuation warnings and HWY 96 road closures remain in place.

    07/09/2026 1330

    The The National Weather Service has issued Red Flag Warnings for strong winds and low relative humidity generally in effect from 11 am Friday through 9 pm Sunday. The affected area includes northeastern portions of North Ops. Please see the following link for area specific details. Link

    Be advised the National Weather Service may expand or alter a Red Flag Warning or Fire Weather Watch at any time.

    07/09/2026 0730

    The The National Weather Service has issued a Fire Weather Watch for strong winds and low relative humidity from Friday afternoon through Friday evening. The affected area includes northeastern portions of North Ops. Please see the following link for area specific details. Link

    Be advised the National Weather Service may expand or alter a Red Flag Warning or Fire Weather Watch at any time.

    07/09/2026 0724

    CA-LMU 3-1 Pit: 1,055 acres grass, brush and timber, 30% contained. The threat to structures, powerlines and railroad infrastructure remains. Evacuation Warnings and Road Closures are in effect for the fire area.  There is a threat to the Pit River Wilderness Study Area.

    07/08/2026 1830

    CA-HVT Mile Post: 80 acres brush and timber, 0% contained. The incident is located 6 miles north of Hoopa along the Hwy 96 corridor. The fire is burning in steep terrain with difficult access and is threatening Hwy 96. Evacuation warnings remain in place.

    07/08/2026 1826

    CA-LMU 3-1 Pit: 1,055 acres grass, brush and timber, 20% contained. The threat to structures, powerlines and railroad infrastructure remains. Evacuation Warnings and Road Closures are in effect for the fire area.  There is a threat to the Pit River Wilderness Study Area.

    07/08/2026 1150

    CA-HVT Mile Post: 10 acres brush and timber, 0% contained. The reduction in acreage is due to more accurate mapping. The incident is located 6 miles north of Hoopa along the Hwy 96 corridor. The fire is burning in steep terrain with difficult access and is threatening Hwy 89.

    07/08/2026 0910 CA-HVT Mile Post: 70 acres brush and timber, 0% contained with a moderate rate of spread. The incident is located 6 miles north of Hoopa along the Hwy 96 corridor.The fire is burning in steep terrain with difficult access and is threatening Hwy 96. Map
    07/08/2026 0700

    CA-LMU 3-1 Pit: 800 acres grass, brush and timber, 15% contained. The threat to structures, powerlines and railroad infrastructure remains. Evacuation Warnings and Road Closures are in effect for the fire area.  There is a threat to the Pit River Wilderness Study Area.

    07/07/2026 1900

    CA-LMU 3-1 Pit: 720 acres grass, brush and timber, 5% contained. Previously reported as the 3-1 fire. The threat to structures, powerlines and railroad infrastructure remains. Evacuation Warnings and Road Closures are in effect for the fire area.  There is a threat to the Pit River Wilderness Study Area.

    07/07/2026 1630 CA-LMU 3-1: 572 acres grass and brush, 5% contained with short range spotting observed. There is a threat to structures, powerlines and critical infrastructure. Evacuation Warnings and Road Closures are in effect for the fire area.
    07/07/2026 1240 CA-LMU 3-1: 50 acres grass and brush, 0% contained with a moderate rate of spread. There is a threat to structures, powerlines and critical infrastructure. Fire is located at Little Valley Rd and Wilson Springs Rd., 10 miles southeast of Mcarthur. Map
    06/30/2026 1900 CA-SHU Mathews: 31 acres grass and oak woodland, 80% contained. All threats have been mitigated, with Evacuation Orders and Warnings lifted. Last report unless significant activity occurs.
    06/30/2026 1250 CA-SHU Mathews: 35 acres grass and oak woodland, 10% contained. Forward progression of the fire has been stopped with a continued threat to structures and powerlines. Evacuation Orders and Warning are in place.
    06/30/2026 1215 CA-SHU Mathews: 35 acres grass and oak woodland, 0% contained with a moderate rate of spread. There is a threat to structures and powerlines with evacuations in progress. Fire is located at Bear Mountain Rd. and Mathews Lane, 3 miles southeast of Shasta Lake City. Map
    06/30/2026 0745 CA-LNU Head: 98 acres grass and brush, 75% contained. Last report unless significant activity occurs.
    06/29/2026 1845 CA-LNU Head: 96 acres grass and brush, 50% contained.  Crews continue to strengthen control lines and mop-up.
    06/29/2026 1726 CA-NOD Romero: 699 acres grass and brush, 100% contained. Increase in acreage due to more accurate mapping.
    06/29/2026 1124

    CA-LNU Head: 96 acres grass and brush, 10% contained.  Forward spread stopped.

    06/29/2026 0850

    CA-LNU Head: 70 acres grass and brush, 0% contained. Short range spotting observed and powerlines are threatened.

    06/29/2026 0800 CA-LNU Head: 20 acres grass and brush, 0% contained. Fire is located near the community of Knoxville and is burning with a moderate rate of spread. No threats have been reported. Map
    06/29/2026 0635 CA-NOD Romero: 280 acres grass and brush, 60% contained.  Minimal fire behavior as crews continue to strengthen control lines and mop up.
    06/28/2026 1851

    CA-NOD Romero: 280 acres grass and brush, 0% contained.  Sage Grouse habitat remains threatened.  Crews are making good progress.

    06/28/2026 1813

    CA-NOD Romero: 275 acres grass and brush, 0% contained burning at a moderate rate of spread. Fire is located on highway 395 and County Road 189, 23 miles south of Alturas. Sage Grouse habitat is threatened. Map

    06/28/2026 0838 CA-NOD Rocky: 298 acres grass and brush, 100% contained.
    06/26/2026 0700 CA-NOD Rocky: 298 acres grass and brush, 83% contained.
    06/25/2026 0758 CA-NOD Rocky: 298 acres grass and brush, 50% contained.
    06/24/2026 1239

    The The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for strong winds and low relative humidity from Friday morning through Saturday evening. The affected area includes eastern portions of North Ops. Please see the following link for area specific details. Link

    Be advised the National Weather Service may expand or alter a Red Flag Warning or Fire Weather Watch at any time.

    06/23/2026 1930 CA-NOD Rocky: 276 acres grass and brush, 0% contained. Fire continues to burn moderately to the east. Continued threat to structures and private timberland.
    06/23/2026 1825 CA-SKU Willow: 177 acres grass and brush, 100% contained.
    06/23/2026 1815 CA-NOD Rocky: 50 acres grass and brush, 0% contained. There is a current threat to structures and private timberland.
    06/23/2026 1800 CA-KNF Highway: 25 acres grass and brush, 100% contained.
    06/23/2026 1635 CA-NOD Rocky: 35 acres grass and brush, 0% contained with a moderate rate of spread. There is a current threat to private timberland and structures. The Fire is located 18 miles south of Alturas. Map
    06/23/2026 1245

    The The National Weather Service has issued a Fire Weather Watch for strong winds and low relative humidity from Friday morning through Saturday evening. The affected area includes eastern portions of North Ops. Please see the following link for area specific details. Link

    Be advised the National Weather Service may expand or alter a Red Flag Warning or Fire Weather Watch at any time.

    06/23/2026 0650 CA-SKU Willow: 177 acres grass and brush, 50% contained. Forward spread of the fire is stopped. Crews continue to strengthen control lines
    06/23/2026 0645 CA-KNF Highway: 25 acres grass and brush, 40% contained. Crews continue to strengthen control lines.
    06/22/2026 1921 CA-SKU Willow: 230 acres grass and brush, 20% contained. Structure threat has been mitigated
    06/22/2026 1835 CA-SKU Willow: 35 acres grass and brush, 0% contained. Fire is located 7 miles NE of Mantague and is burning with a moderate rat of spread. Evacuation Orders have been issued for the fire area.
    06/22/2026 1720 CA-KNF Highway: 35 acres grass and brush, 0% contained. Forward spread has been stopped. The threat to structures and power-lines has been mitigated.
    06/22/2026 1545 CA-KNF Highway: 30 acres grass and brush, 0% contained. The incident is located 14 miles west of Hornbrook. The fire spread is reported as moderate with structures and power-lines threatened. Map
    06/22/2026 0605 CA-MDF Whittemore: 20 acres grass and brush, 100% contained. Reduced acreage is due to more accurate mapping
    06/21/2026 1955 CA-MDF Whittemore: 20 acres grass and brush, 0% contained. Forward spread of the fire has been stopped.
    06/21/2026 1830 CA-MDF Whittemore: 20 acres grass and brush, 0% contained. Fire is located 13 miles northwest of Alturas. Fire spread is reported as moderate with no threats reported at this time. Map
    06/19/2026 0935

    The National Weather Service has expanded the Red Flag Warning for thunderstorms and strong outflow winds from Friday morning through Friday evening. The expanded area includes portions of Trinity and Humboldt County. Please see the following link for area specific details. Link
    Previous issued Red Flag Warnings in the North Ops Geographic Area remain in effect.

    Be advised the National Weather Service may expand or alter a Red Flag Warning or Fire Weather Watch at any time.

    06/18/2026 2100

    The The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for thunderstorms accompanied by strong outflow winds from Friday morning through Friday evening. The affected area now includes central portions of North Ops in Shasta County. Please see the following link for area specific details. Link

    Previously issued Red Flag Warnings for the North Ops Geographic Area remain in effect.

    Be advised the National Weather Service may expand or alter a Red Flag Warning or Fire Weather Watch at any time.

    06/18/2026 1430

    The  The National Weather Service  has upgraded many areas to Red Flag Warnings for a mix of wet and dry thunderstorms accompanied by strong outflow winds from Friday morning through Friday evening. The affected areas include a large portion of North Ops. Please see the following link for area specific details. Link

    Be advised the National Weather Service may expand or alter a Red Flag Warning or Fire Weather Watch at any time.

    06/17/2026 1706

    CA-TGU Round: 67 acres grass, 75% contained.  Last report unless significant change occurs.

    06/17/2026 1530

    The  The National Weather Service  has issued a Red Flag Warning for thunderstorms and strong outflow winds from 1pm through 10pm Thursday. The affected area includes eastern portions of North Ops. Please see the following link for area specific details. Link

    Be advised the National Weather Service may expand or alter a Red Flag Warning or Fire Weather Watch at any time.

    06/17/2026 1530

    The  The National Weather Service  has issued a Fire Weather Watch for abundant lightning on dry fuels from Thursday through Friday evening. The affected area includes northern portions of North Ops. Please see the following link for area specific details. Link

    Be advised the National Weather Service may expand or alter a Red Flag Warning or Fire Weather Watch at any time.

    06/17/2026 0946

    CA-TGU Round: 67 acres grass, 50% contained. Forward spread stopped. Decrease in acres due to more accurate mapping.

    06/17/2026 0808

    CA-TGU Round: 70 acres grass, 0% contained. Fire is located on Gallatin Rd x Oat Creek, 3 miles southeast of Red Bank burning at a slow rate of spread.

    06/16/2026 1530

    The  The National Weather Service  has issued a Fire Weather Watch for thunderstorms and strong outflow winds beginning Friday morning through Friday evening. The affected areas include northeast portions of the North Ops area. Please see the following link for area specific details. Link

    Be advised the National Weather Service may expand or alter a Red Flag Warning or Fire Weather Watch at any time.

    06/12/2026 0730

    CA-LNU Putah: 860 acres grass, 75% contained. Minimal fire behavior reported. Last report unless significant change occurs.

    06/11/2026 1755

    CA-LNU Putah: 860 acres grass, 70% contained. A Red Flag Warning is in place for the fire area, for gusty winds and low RH.

    06/10/2026 1829

    The National Weather Service has extended a Red Flag Warning for gusty winds and low humidity for portions of the North Ops area, generally in effect from Wednesday through Thursday evening. Please see the following link for area specific details. Link

    Be advised the National Weather Service may expand or alter a Red Flag Warning or Fire Weather Watch at any time.

    06/10/2026 1822

    CA-LNU Putah: 860 acres grass, 45% contained. Reduction in size due to more accurate mapping.  Powerlines remain threatened. A Red Flag Warning is in place for the fire area through 1700 Tomorrow for gusty winds and low RH.

    06/10/2026 0700

    CA-LNU Putah: 869 acres grass, 30% contained. Powerlines remain threatened. Road, trail and area closures in place. A Red Flag Warning is in place for the fire area from 1100 today through 1700 Tomorrow for gusty winds and low RH.

    06/09/2026 1730 CA-LNU Putah: 869 acres grass, 25% contained. Moderate fire behavior reported today. The structure threat has been mitigated, however there is a continued threat to powerlines. Road, trail and area closures in place. A Red Flag Warning is in place for the fire area from 1100 Wed through 1700 Thu for gusty winds and low RH.

    06/09/2026 1515 CA-LNU Putah: 869 acres grass, 20% contained (increase in acreage due to more accurate mapping). Evacuation Warnings have been lifted. There is a continued threat to powerlines. Road closures remain in place for the fire area.

    06/09/2026 1200

    Effective at 1200 today NOPS is increasing to Preparedness Level 2, MACS Mode 2

    06/09/2026 1020

    The National Weather Service has issued Red Flag Warnings for gusty winds and low humidity in several portions of the North Ops area, The warnings are generally in effect from Wednesday through Thursday. Please see the following link for area specific details. Link

    Be advised the National Weather Service may expand or alter a Red Flag Warning or Fire Weather Watch at any time.

    06/09/2026 0627 CA-LNU Putah: 361 acres grass, 20% contained. Evacuation Warnings remain in place.
    06/08/2026 1803 CA-LNU Putah: 361 acres grass, 15% contained. Evacuation Warnings remain in place.
    06/08/2026 1445 CA-LNU Putah: 300 acres grass, 5% contained. Evacuation Warnings remain in place.
    06/08/2026 1340 CA-LNU Putah: 120 acres grass, 0% contained. Fire is located 6 miles west of Winters and is burning with a slow rate of spread. Evacuation Warning have been issued in the fire area. Map
    06/08/2026 0933

    The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for gusty winds and low humidity for the portions of the North Ops area, in effect from 11 am Wednesday through 5pm Thursday. Please see the following link for area specific details. Link

    Be advised the National Weather Service may expand or alter a Red Flag Warning or Fire Weather Watch at any time.

    06/07/2026 1040

    The National Weather Service has issued a Fire Weather Watch for gusty winds and low humidity for the portions of the North Ops area, in effect from Wednesday morning through Thursday afternoon. Please see the following link for area specific details. Link

    Be advised the National Weather Service may expand or alter a Red Flag Warning or Fire Weather Watch at any time.

    06/04/2026 1150

    The National Weather Service has issued a Fire Weather Watch for the northeastern portions of the North Ops region due to forecasted gusty winds and low relative humidity. This watch is generally in effect from Saturday morning through Saturday evening. Please refer to the following link for area‑specific information. Link

    Be advised that the National Weather Service may expand, modify, or otherwise update Red Flag Warnings or Fire Weather Watches as conditions evolve.

    05/24/2026 1320

    The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for the northeastern portions of the North Ops region due to forecasted gusty winds and low relative humidity. This warning is generally in effect from 1200 to 2300 hours on Monday, with specific timing varying by location. Please refer to the following link for area‑specific information. Link

    Be advised that the National Weather Service may expand, modify, or otherwise update Red Flag Warnings or Fire Weather Watches as conditions evolve.

    05/23/2026 1500

    The National Weather Service has issued a Fire Weather Watch for gusty winds and low humidity for the Northeastern portions of the North Ops area, in effect from Monday afternoon through Monday evening. Please see the following link for area specific details. Link

    Be advised the National Weather Service may expand or alter a Red Flag Warning or Fire Weather Watch at any time.

    05/17/2026 1648 CA-SCU Pass: 69 acres grass, 80% contained. Reduction in size is due to more accurate mapping. This will be the final report unless a significant change occurs.
    05/17/2026 1329 CA-SCU Pass: 80 acres grass, 30% contained. Forward rate of spread stopped.
    05/17/2026 1300 CA-SCU Pass: 20 acres grass, 0% contained. Fire is located 6 miles east of Livermore and is burning with a moderate rate of spread. Transmission lines or threatened.
    05/15/2026 1130

    The National Weather Service has upgraded a Fire Weather Watch to a Red Flag Warning for gusty winds and low relative humidity from 5am Saturday until 8pm Monday. For the Sacramento Valley portion of the NOPS Area. Please see the following link for area specific details. Link

    Be advised the National Weather Service may expand or alter a Red Flag Warning or Fire Weather Watch at any time.

    05/14/2026 1100

    The National Weather Service has issued a Fire Weather Watch for gusty winds and low relative humidity from 5am Saturday until 8pm Monday. For the Sacramento Valley portion of the NOPS Area. Please see the following link for area specific details. Link

    Be advised the National Weather Service may expand or alter a Red Flag Warning or Fire Weather Watch at any time.

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