Contained regional fires

Camp Far West off Camp Far West Rd and Wichita Way, east of Olivehurst (Yuba County)

Bloomfield, North Bloomfield Road and Wet Hill Road.

Wall, Butte Unit, Cal Fire. Eight miles southeast of Oroville, CA. Chaparral and tall grass. Minimal fire behavior.

Houghton Ranch Road and China Court in Penn Valley. Tree into power lines. July 5, 2017 at 2:29 PM The branch 2 of the fire has been mapped at 11.5 acres, branch 1 was 1.7 acres.

Bear, Bear River Campground on Plumtree Road in the Colfax area. Second fire reported in the area – now contained as well. July 4, 2017 at 3:20 PM Air Attack 230 is over the new fire, reports a 5 by 5 or maybe 10 by 10 spot. Access off Plumtree Road, no growth potential. Resources ordered up are being canceled with the exception of two engines. July 4, 2017 at 3:10 PM The new incident has been named the River Fire. July 4, 2017 at 3:07 PM Air Attack 230, Tanker 88, Helicopter 514 and a full complement of engines, water tenders and dozers back en route to the fire. July 4, 2017 at 3:03 PM Report from a caller saying they are seeing smoke and flames upstream from the original Bear fire, by the NID ditch. July 4, 2017 at 1:54 PM Tanker 88 and Helicopter 514 are being released from the fire. July 4, 2017 at 1:48 PM Bear River IC reports the fire as contained, requests one Cal Fire engine to continue, all others can be canceled. July 4, 2017 at 1:44 PM Air Attack is on scene, reports the fire is between the access road and the river, some torching now. There is a potential for spotting, all resources are to continue in. July 4, 2017 at 1:43 PM The fire is in the group campground, Air Attack 230 and Helicopter 514 are en route to the fire. July 4, 2017 at 1:42 PM Firefighters have arrived at the campground, the fire is burning in the groundcover, no trees involved yet. July 4, 2017 at 1:39 PM First unit is coming on scene, reporting a small column of white smoke. July 4, 2017 at 1:32 PM The fire was reportedly sparked by kids setting off fireworks. …

  Billie Court, off Marysville Road and Wilow Glenn, near Collins Lake. Burning in brush and grass. July 4, 2017 at 12:52 PM Air Attack 230 is leaving the Billie Fire, returning to Grass Valley. July 4, 2017 at 12:20 PM Good progress made by firefighters, no additional resources needed. Mop-up is underway. July 4, 2017 at 12:17 PM Tanker 88 is being released back to Grass Valley, Helicopter 514 is returning to White Cloud. July 4, 2017 at 12:14 PM Helicopter 514 has arrived on scene, as well as some additional engines. Incident Commander thinks the resources ordered will be sufficient, no additional resources needed at this time. July 4, 2017 at 12:13 PM Washington Ridge crew 1 and a water tender are still en route to the fire. July 4, 2017 at 12:10 PM Tanker 88 and Air Attack 230 are in orbit July 4, 2017 at 12:03 PM Air Attack is over the fire, reports approximately 1 acre in grass and brush, burning at a slow rate of spread. .July 4, 2017 at 11:48 AM Air Attack and one tanker launching, one helicopter on order. Now a full wildland dispatch being sent to the incident. No estimated acreage yet. July 4, 2017 at 11:46 AM Units en route to the fire in the Dobbins area can see a column building, requesting one additional water tender and a dozer. July 4, 2017 at 11:39 AM Report of a vegetation fire in the Dobbins area. Units en route.

Brewer, Brewer Road near Conestoga Drive, south of Alta Sierra in Nevada County. July 2, 2017 at 7:53 PM According to CAL FIRE PIO Mary Eldridge, the fire was caused by welding operations on a tractor in dry grass. July 2, 2017 at 5:25 PM The fire is now fully contained at 10 acres. Mop-up operations are ongoing. July 2, 2017 at 3:43 PM Some resources are being released back to their units. Mop-up operations have started. Firefighters are extinguishing hotspots, patrol for any spots outside the fire line and are starting to backhaul equipment – all while reinforcing the existing lines. Expect firefighters to be on scene overnight and possibly tomorrow. July 2, 2017 at 3:13 PM Fire is now estimated at 10-12 acres and 80% containment. The reduction in acreage is due to better mapping. July 2, 2017 at 3:11 PM One more strike team to the fire, rotating firefighters out and speeding up full containment. July 2, 2017 at 2:46 PM Firefighters have made great progress and are starting to reinforce existing lines. Air Attack 230 remains over the fire to check for any spots outside the lines. July 2, 2017 at 2:41 PM One civilian is being transported with burn injuries via air ambulance to the UC Davis Burn Center. July 2, 2017 at 2:13 PM Line construction is proceeding according to plan. Structure protection is still in place for the Buck Mountain area, but the fire activity has subsided a lot. Additional engines from out of the area have arrived and are covering the Higgins, Consolidated, Grass Valley and Cal Fire stations currently on the fire. July 2, 2017 at 2:05 PM The VLAT has been canceled due to the good progress made with the resources on scene. July 2, 2017 at 2:04 PM Placer …

Pleasant Valley Road, Penn Valley area in Nevada County. Grass and brush. July 3, 2017 at 11:00 AM The cause of the Pleasant Fire has been determined to be an escaped debris burn – with the burn ban in effect since last week. An animal carcass and debris in a burn barrel escaped control of the property owner. July 2, 2017 at 11:49 AM All aircraft are back at the GVAAB and available for the next incident. Mop-up is underway on this fire. Two Washington Ridge crews will be on scene for several hours, together with multiple engines. July 2, 2017 at 11:41 AM Some resources are being released from the fire, no additional growth expected. July 2, 2017 at 11:32 AM Forward progress has been stopped, firefighters are working to reinforce the line around the fire. No threat to structures. July 2, 2017 at 11:29 AM Tanker 89 now en route to the new fire in the Lincoln area. July 2, 2017 at 11:28 AM Tanker 88 is returning to Grass Valley, can be available for the new fire in the Lincoln area. Tanker 89 is still over the fire but can be released if necessary. July 2, 2017 at 11:05 AM One more drop from the tankers to take the head out of the head of the fire, slowing the progression rate. July 2, 2017 at 11:00 AM IC is requesting one additional crew, will be able to release the dozer in about 10 minutes. Good progress on both flanks. July 2, 2017 at 10:58 AM IC reports the tanker drops have taken out a lot of heat from the head of the fire, hoseline around approximately 50% of the fire. No evacuations at this time. Dozer has arrived on scene and is beginning to cut line. July …

Foote, Footehold Drive, across of McCourtney Road, burning in grass. July 1, 2017 at 5:39 PM Most resources have been released. Firefighters will still remain on scene for another 2-3 hours to fully extinguish any hotspots and rehabilitate the fire lines. July 1, 2017 at 4:11 PM Foote IC reports the fire is fully contained at 5 acres. Mop-up operations underway, will be on scene for a couple hours. July 1, 2017 at 4:04 PM Air Attack 230 is leaving the incident, returning to Grass Valley AAB. July 1, 2017 at 4:00 PM Tanker 89 has been released from the fire and is returning to the Grass Valley Air Attack Base, fully loaded. July 1, 2017 at 3:58 PM IC reports shaky containment, meaning a line around the fire. Firefighters are working to strengthen the line. July 1, 2017 at 3:54 PM IC is canceling the incoming helicopter due to really good progress made. July 1, 2017 at 3:53 PM There are no road closures or evacuations associated with this fire. Please watch for fire engines and personnel. July 1, 2017 at 3:52 PM Air Attack reports a retardant line around most of the fire. Looking for any possible spot fires now. July 1, 2017 at 3:48 PM Good progress being made on the fire, still some open line but half of the fire is bordered by driveways. July 1, 2017 at 3:45 PM Tanker 88 is now over the fire. July 1, 2017 at 3:36 PM Incident Commander Battalion 2310 reports the fire is burning at a slow to moderate rate of spread, with a potential for 20 acres. All units are to continue to the incident. July 1, 2017 at 3:34 PM Air Attack is requesting a second air tanker to the fire July 1, 2017 at 3:27 …

Colfax, I-80 westbound near the 174 on ramp in Placer County. June 27, 2017 at 3:47 PM Air Attack 230 has been released from the incident. June 27, 2017 at 3:43 PM Incident Commander reports good progress, requests only two engines to continue in, all others can cancel. June 27, 2017 at 3:40 PM Units on scene report the fire is contained on two sides by roads, low growth potential. Access to the fire is on South Auburn Street in Colfax. June 27, 2017 at 3:37 PM Augmented response to the fire now. June 27, 2017 at 3:34 PM Placer Fire, Colfax Fire, Peardale-Chicago Park and Cal Fire engines are on scene or en route. Air Attack and tankers on final approach.

Ridge, on Ridge View Road near Sequoia Way in Foresthill. June 24, 2017 at 4:00 PM This was a legal burn pile 7 weeks ago, the homeowners believed it to be out cold. They put green logs on it yesterday and it reignited today. June 24, 2017 at 3:51 PM First unit at scene reports only smoldering pile. All units still en route can cancel and return. June 24, 2017 at 3:48 PM Units from Foresthill Fire, CAL FIRE and Tahoe National Forest assigned to the fire. One tanker, one helicopter and one air attack en route. June 24, 2017 at 3:38 PM Now augmented response for a vegetation fire at Ponderosa Way and Eagle Ridge Road. Full wildland response on order, including air support. June 24, 2017 at 3:36 PM Smoke check near Foresthill on Ponderosa Way near Eagle Ridge Road. Light smoke reported by Duncan Peak lookout.

The Frenchman Fire is located Adams Peak, 4 miles east of Frenchman Lake, 8 miles south of Doyle on the Plumas National Forest. June 22, 2017 at 10:08 AM The fire has been fully contained this morning. June 21, 2017 at 7:22 PM Frenchman Fire continues slow rate of spread; 12 acres at 6:00pm. Couple air tanker drops. Good line progress reported by firefighters.

Evans, east of Loyalton in Sierra County. A lightning strike started a fire 15 miles north of Reno and west of U.S. Route 395.  The Evans Fire was burning in grass and sagebrush. June 23, 2017 at 7:47 AM Acreage decreased due to more accurate mapping. Fire in monitor and control status. Final posting unless significant changes occur. June 22, 2017 at 10:09 AM Crews continue to strengthen control lines. June 21, 2017 at 9:45 PM The Evans Fire remains at 90% containment tonight. June 21, 2017 at 10:40 AM As of 10 A.m., the Evans Fire remains at 168 acres and 65 percent contained and the Haskell Fire is seven acres and 90 percent contained. Firefighters hope to have both fires fully contained by later today. June 20, 2017 at 4:06 PM As of 4 p.m., the Evans Fire remains at 168 acres and 25% contained. June 20, 2017 at 12:27 PM Forward progress has been stopped. The fire is on California Department of Fish and Wildlife land that the Humboldt Toiyabe National Forest has direct protection responsibilities. At this time, no structures are threatened. Resources currently fighting the fire include the Beckwourth Hand Crew, Plumas Interagency Hotshot Crew and other state and federal firefighting resources. Two type 2 helicopters have been dispatched to assist with the fire. The Evans Fire is visible from U.S. Route 395 in a road construction area. Motorist are encouraged to maintain safe speeds for a construction zone and to focus on driving. Slowing down to watch the fire will increase traffic congestion and risk of vehicle accidents. The #EvansFire is on California Department of Fish and Wildlife land that the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest has direct protection responsibility. As of 11:15 a.m., the fire was digitally mapped at 168 acres. It is around 15 …

Mumford, Mumford Trail area in Placer County. Burning in brush and timber. E-341 H-514 HC-1 Truckee Hotshots and state resources on scene. Lightning-caused fire. June 19, 2017 at 2:39 PM In mop-up stage, will have to be checked over the next few days.

Mosquito, Mosquito Ridge Road  and Peavine Ridge. Slow rate of spread. Lightning-caused fire. June 19, 2017 at 2:39 PM In mop-up stage, will have to be checked over the next few days. June 19, 2017 at 11:52 AM Good progress being made, resources on site should be sufficient. Still burning at a slow rate of spread. Helicopter 514 is returning to the fire for one additional bucket drop. June 19, 2017 at 11:26 AM Placer Crew 1 is being dispatched to the incident. June 19, 2017 at 10:40 AM Helicopter 514 is over the Mosquito Fire, reporting slow rate of spread. Additional resources are en route. While en route, the crew spotted another smoke in the Mumford area. There is no danger to any structures, or road closures. June 19, 2017 at 10:12 AM Helicopter 514 is being dispatched to the fire on Mosquito Ridge Road near Foresthill. June 19, 2017 at 10:04 AM Vegetation fire on Mosquito Ridge Road, east of Duncan, about 1/4 acre with a slow build. Resources on scene.