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Neighboring GACC News & Notes & Morning Briefings

Last Updated: July 19, 2026 6:59

Dates
Time
News and Notes
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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