Ridge, Lake County

Ridge, Sonoma-Lake Napa Unit, Cal Fire. Ten miles northeast of Clearlake, CA. Brush and grass. Minimal fire behavior with backing, creeping and smoldering. Residences threatened. Road closures in effect.

July 27, 2024 at 7:45 PM

No growth over several days. Last report unless significant activity occurs.

July 23, 2024 at 7:52 AM

Crews working overnight Sunday did a good job of tying in and constructing containment lines on the north side of the fire. On Monday, firefighters will work on completing control lines along that north Branch. Wilbur Springs became an area of concern on Sunday because of observed spotting, but firefighters did a good job defending structures and to date we have no reports of structures damaged or destroyed. Smoke will continue to be produced Monday as fuels in unburdened pockets within the control lines become ignited.

July 22, 2024 at 11:17 PM

Minimal fire activity was observed overnight. There are continued threats to structures. Evacuation orders and warnings are in effect. Threat to power infrastructure remains. Type 3 North Bay Team is in command of the fire.

July 21, 2024 at 7:33 AM

Priorities for Sunday include constructing and tying in control lines around the fire, with a focus on the north perimeter.

Road closures

• Eastbound Highway 20 east of Clearlake Oaks @ Route 53
• Westbound Highway 20 @ E St ( Williams)
• Highway 16 from Brooks, Ca
• Leeseville Rd @ King Rd
• Leeseville -Lodoga Rd @ Bear Valley Rd

Colusa County Evacuation orders

• Leeseville Rd to Leeseville
• Bear Valley Rd to Highway 20
• Wilber Springs Rd
• Walker Ridge Rd

Lake County Evacuation Information

EVACUATION ORDER:
CLO-E070
CLO-E022
CLO-E083
CLO-E089

EVACUATION WARNING:
CLO-E104

July 20, 2024 at 7:41 PM

The fire is burning actively with short-range spotting. There are continued threats to structures with evacuations in progress. Evacuation orders and warnings are in effect. Type 3 North Bay Team has been activated for the fire.

July 20, 2024 at 6:00 PM

Per the Colusa County Sheriff, an evacuation order has been implemented for Wilbur Hot Springs. Road closures in place at Highway 20 and Bear Valley Road and Brim Road is closed.

July 20, 2024 at 5:55 PM

The wind driven fire is traveling up Walker Ridge headed into Colusa County. There are currently 19 engines, two crews, five dozers, six fixed-winged aircraft and two helicopters responding.

July 20, 2024 at 5:40 PM

The fire is burning with a rapid rate of spread with threats to structures and powerlines. Evacuations are in progress. The incident is located 10 miles northeast of Clearlake. Current weather conditions are 94 degrees, 21% RH, winds out the WSW @ 12mph, gusts to 22.