California fire news

Here are the latest updates on the California wildfires:

Current Fires:

1. Caldor Fire: Located in El Dorado County, the Caldor Fire has burned over 221,000 acres and is 45% contained. Mandatory evacuations are in place for several communities.
2. Dixie Fire: Located in Butte, Plumas, and Tehama counties, the Dixie Fire has burned over 963,000 acres and is 93% contained. Some evacuation orders have been lifted, but others remain in place.
3. Garcia Fire: Located in Monterey County, the Garcia Fire has burned over 12,000 acres and is 75% contained. Mandatory evacuations are in place for several communities.
4. Oak Fire: Located in Mariposa County, the Oak Fire has burned over 17,000 acres and is 75% contained. Mandatory evacuations are in place for several communities.

Recent Updates:

• The Caldor Fire has destroyed over 1,000 structures, including homes and businesses.
• The Dixie Fire has destroyed over 1,500 structures, including homes and businesses.
• The Garcia Fire has destroyed over 100 structures, including homes and businesses.
• The Oak Fire has destroyed over 50 structures, including homes and businesses.
• The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) has reported that the number of firefighters battling the fires has increased to over 14,000.
• The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for several areas of California, indicating a high risk of wildfires due to strong winds and dry conditions.

Evacuation Orders and Warnings:

• El Dorado County: Mandatory evacuations are in place for several communities, including Grizzly Flats, Cameron Park, and parts of Placerville.
• Butte County: Mandatory evacuations are in place for several communities, including Paradise, Magalia, and parts of Chico.
• Plumas County: Mandatory evacuations are in place for several communities, including Quincy, Greenville, and parts of Portola.
• Monterey County: Mandatory evacuations are in place for several communities, including Big Sur, Lucia, and parts of Carmel Valley.
• Mariposa County: Mandatory evacuations are in place for several communities, including Oakhurst, Coarsegold, and parts of Yosemite National Park.

Air Quality:

• The air quality in many areas of California is poor to hazardous due to the smoke from the wildfires.
• Residents are advised to stay indoors and avoid outdoor activities to minimize exposure to poor air quality.

Resources:

• The American Red Cross has set up shelters for evacuees in several locations throughout California.
• The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has closed several highways and roads due to the fires.
• The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has declared several counties as disaster areas, making federal funding available for firefighting efforts.

Donations:

• The California Fire Foundation is accepting donations to support firefighters and their families.
• The American Red Cross is accepting donations to support evacuees and relief efforts.

Please note that this information is subject to change and may not be comprehensive. For the latest updates, please visit the official websites of CAL FIRE, the National Weather Service, and local authorities.