Jerusalem Fire Info
Jerusalem Fire Info as of 10/5/2015
Source via: CalFire
Last Updated: August 25, 2015 6:45 am FINAL
Date/Time Started: August 9, 2015 3:34 pm
Administrative Unit: CAL FIRE Sonoma-Lake-Napa Unit
County: Lake & Napa counties
Location: Jerusalem Valley area, northeast of Middletown
Acres Burned - Containment: 25,118 acres - 100% contained
Estimated Containment: 8/24
Structures Threatened: 0
Structures Destroyed: 6 residences, 21 outbuildings
Evacuations:
All evacuations and road closures have been lifted.
SAFETY MESSAGE
If you see electrical wires on the ground, stay clear and contact PG&E immediately. Trees and poles with deep charring, particularly if still smoking, should be considered hazardous. Please drive slowly as emergency personnel are in the area. Subject to Change Based on Operational Conditions.
As you re-enter your property and evaluate damage, be aware that hazardous conditions may exist, particularly if a residence or out-building has burned. Hazards may include asbestos, heavy metals, byproducts or plastic combustion and various other chemicals.
Various agencies will also be involved with the Jerusalem Fire recovery effort and may provide additional assistance to property owners. Further details are forthcoming. In the meantime, it is recommended that you bring your questions and coordinate your clean-up efforts with the Lake County Residents Help Line at: 1.800.325.9604
Cause: Under Investigation
Cooperating Agencies: Lake County Sheriff, Lake County Fire Agencies, California National Guard, CDCR, CHP, USFS, BLM, Kelseyville FPD, South Lake FPD, Northshore FPD, Lake County Office of Emergency Services, Lake Evacuation and Animal Protection (LEAP), RED CROSS, Salvation Army, Yolo County Sheriff, Napa County Sheriff, Colusa County Sheriff, Pacific Gas and Electric, and Cal Trans.
Incident Management Team: CAL FIRE Incident Management Team 2
Long/Lat: -122.4867319/38.8142503
Conditions:
The Jerusalem Fire, north of Middletown, in Lake County is 100% as of 8/24/15 at 6:00 PM. An engine crew will be patrolling the fire area and monitoring conditions for the next few days. All other fire personnel have been released or reassigned to other incidents. Fire season will continue in all areas of California until a significant amount of rain (consistent wet weather pattern) reaches the drought stricken State. CAL FIRE asks all residents to review the READY, SET, GO Program with their families and be ready to implement the Program, if an emergency incident occurs in your neighborhood. Plan, Prepare and Practice!
“RESIDENTS ARE URGED TO STAY VIGILANT AND ADHERE TO ANY CHANGES IN EVACUATIONS AND ROAD CLOSURES”. Fire activity and direction can change at any time, be prepared and stay informed. With the elevated fire danger, we are asking everyone to use extreme caution, “Ready, Set, Go”. For more information on how to prepare for wildfires, go to www.readyforwildfire.org.
Phone Numbers (707) 967-4207 (Fire Information Line)
Rocky Fire Info
Rocky Fire Info as of 10/5/2015
Source via: CalFire
Last Updated: August 14, 2015 6:15 pm FINAL
Date/Time Started: July 29, 2015 3:29 pm
Administrative Unit: CAL FIRE Sonoma-Lake-Napa Unit
County: Lake, Yolo & Colusa Counties
Location: near Morgan Valley Road and Rocky Creek Road, east of Clear Lake
Acres Burned - Containment: 69,438 acres - 100% contained
Estimated - Containment: August 13, 2015
Structures Destroyed: 43 residences, 53 outbuildings destroyed; 8 structures damaged.
Evacuations: All evacuations have been lifted.
Cause: Under Investigation
Cooperating Agencies: CAL FIRE, California Army National Guard, Kelseyville FPD, South Lake FPD, Northshore FPD, Lake County Office of Emergency Services, CHP, CDCR, BLM, USFS, Lake Evacuation and Animal Protection (LEAP), RED CROSS, Lake County Sheriff, Lake County fire agencies, Salvation Army, Yolo County Sheriff, Colusa County Sheriff, Napa County Sheriff, Pacific Gas and Electric, Nevada Division of Forestry, NVADG, Cal Trans, California Conservations Corps and Lake County EOC.
Total Fire Personnel: 227
Total Fire Engines: 24
Total Fire crews: 6
Total Dozers: 14
Total Water Tenders: 8
Incident Management Team: CAL FIRE Incident Management Team 2
Long/Lat: -122.4762475/38.8863538
Conditions: There are still isolated pockets of smoldering fuel deep within the interior of the burn with minimal fire activity near the perimeter. Resources will continue to construct line, mop up hot spots and patrol the line for several days. “RESIDENTS ARE URGED TO STAY VIGILANT AND ADHERE TO ANY CHANGES IN EVACUATIONS AND ROAD CLOSURES”. Fire activity and direction can change at any time, be prepared and stay informed. With the elevated fire danger, we are asking everyone to use extreme caution, “Ready, Set, Go”. For more information on how to prepare for wildfires, go to www.ReadyForWildfire.org
Phone Numbers (707) 967-4208 (Rocky Fire Information Center)
Founding of the LARCA Fire Relief Fund
On Saturday, September 12, 2015 the Valley Fire started on Cobb Mountain and quickly became an inferno that destroyed everything in it's path - homes, cars, businesses and the forest. The lives of so many families have been changed forever.
On Monday, September 14th, the Lakeport Rotary Club's President, Jennifer Strong, opened an account for the purpose of collecting funds for the fire victims and to help rebuild our communities lost in the Valley Fire, and the Rocky and Jerusalem Fires. These Fires have burned over 170,000 acres in Lake County.
Photo credit, Bob Minenna
On Saturday, September 12, 2015 the Valley Fire started on Cobb Mountain and quickly became an inferno that destroyed everything in it's path - homes, cars, businesses and the forest. The lives of so many families have been changed forever.
On Monday, September 14th, the Lakeport Rotary Club's President, Jennifer Strong, opened an account for the purpose of collecting funds for the fire victims and to help rebuild our communities lost in the Valley Fire, and the Rocky and Jerusalem Fires. These Fires have burned over 170,000 acres in Lake County.
The outpouring of support from communities and organizations all over the state has been overwhelming! Jennifer Strong and her staff took on the task of collecting and itemizing all of the donated funds and answering questions from other Rotary Clubs, Organizations and the public.
The Lakeport Rotary Club quickly joined forces with the other Lake County Rotary Clubs, consisting of Middletown, Clearlake and Kelseyville and formed the LARCA (Lake Area Rotary Club Association) Fire Relief Committee. All of the Lake County Rotary Clubs are intimately involved in supporting their communities and understand the needs of each community affected by the fires.
The LARCA (Lake Area Rotary Club Assosiation) Fire Relief Fund has a broad representation of all 4 clubs with a wide variety of professions and expertise to help in the rebuilding of our devastated communities.