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UPDATE 6 – FRIDAY – NOVEMBER 16, 2018

INCIDENT SUMMARY

Fire Stats

  • Started on November 8th at 1424 hours PST
  • Reported as a brush fire
  • Fire NOW located at  Thousand Oaks, Oak Park, Westlake Village, Agoura Hills, West Hills, Simi Valley, Chatsworth, Bell Canyon, Hidden Hills, Malibu and Calabasas in both Ventura and LA Counties
  • Fire fuels are brush, chaparral and tall grass
  • Cause is under investigation

Current Status

  • 98,362 acres
  • 78% containment reached
  • Residents being told to be aware of possible mudslides when the rains come.

Operations

  • are not only worthy of our respect. They deserve it. Here’s just a few of our 4-legged friends affected by that were running free & scared. deps corraled/captured, evaluated, treated & transported out of harms way!  (Source/Photo Credit:  LASDHQ)

  • Fire resources will continue to mop up and patrol
  • Fire suppression repair teams are actively engaging in working alongside the perimeter and affected areas.
  • Crews remain aware in providing continued safety to residents as they return home.
  • With favorable change in fire conditions, there’s a chance Command that Lacey FD’s strike team and LFD3’s and E32 may be released from the incident & heading back to Washington State. (Source/Photo Credit:  LFD. 11/16 @  7:23pm PST)

  • Fire Command:  LA County FD is working with Law Enforcement, utilities and city representatives to coordinate safe repopulations of residents in impacted areas. (Source/Photo Credit:  LA CO FD PIO)

Fire Weather

  • Tonight’s weather forecast:  light and variable winds are expected
  • RH recovery levels to be favorable conditions at lower elevation levels
  • RH recovery across the ridges and upper slopes will be poor.

Damage Assessment

  • 713 structures destroyed
  • 201 damaged
  • Damage assessment now 65% completed
  • Historic Paramount Ranch – Film set for movies such as Westworld
  • Fire images – Photo Credit:  LA Co Public Works.  Source: LA County

These aerial photos show the widespread impact of the . With power and telephone poles burned, gas lines compromised and roadways destroyed, multiple agencies are working together to inspect burn areas before opening them to the public.

aerial photo of Woolsey Fire burn area

aerial photo of Woolsey Fire burn area

aerial photo of Woolsey Fire burn area

aerial photo of Woolsey Fire burn area

Life and Safety

  • 3 deaths reported (civilians only).
  • 3 Firefighter injuries.
  • 1 (of possibly many more) Therapy Dogs at Base Camp helping 1st Responders – Firefighter resilience has become a very important part of our job. Gaby is a therapy dog that is used to break down the toughest of first responders.

Fire Resources

  • 2,842 total fire personnel
  • IMT Team 5 (CAL FIRE)
  • Unified Command:  CAL FIRE, Ventura County Fire Dept., Ventura County Sheriff Dept., Los Angeles County Fire D
  • 360 fire engines
  • 54 fire crews
  • 16 helicopters
  • 4 bulldozers
  • 22 water tenders

Incident Cooperators

  • Office of Emergency Management (OEM)
  • Southern California Edison
  • Southern California Gas Company
  • California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR)
  • California Department of Fish & Game
  • California Highway Patrol (CHP)
  • Public Health Department
  • California State Parks
  • Caltrans
  • Ventura County Animal Control
  • LA County Animal Control
  • Office of Emergency Management (OEM)
  • American Red Cross (ARC)
  • Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD)
  • Los Angeles City Fire Department (LAFD)
  • Red Cross (ARC)

Red Cross volunteers & staff loaded emergency response vehicles with 11 TONS of kits containing cleanup supplies, in just 4 hours. Incredible work to get the people of LA brooms, respirator masks, sifters, water bottles, & more, to begin their recovery.  (Photo Credit: ARC)

  • Humanity First USA
  • Salvation Army
  • Washington State Strike Teams (up to 8)
  • Texas Strike Team
  • Seattle Humane

Mandatory Evacuations – Ventura County

  • South Coast – E. Las Posas Rd. South of Potrero Rd. to Hwy 1 and County line to residents only.
  • Yerba Buena closed from PCH to Yellow Hill.
  • Yerba Buena between Mipolomol to Ventura/LA County line.

Mandatory Evacuations – Los Angeles County

  • Portions of Malibu have been repopulated
  • Malibou Lake – entire community (under evacuations)

Evacuation Map (Updated) –> http://calfire-forestry.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=94af3440d4504c5da3048f6124fc53d5

Evacuees Resources

  • Free Sandbags available:  City of Thousand Oaks are offering free prefilled sandbags.  City’s Municipal Service Center. 1993 Rancho Conejo Blvd. (Visitor’s Parking Lot)
  • Free Sandbag Filling Stations:  Fill your own sandbags at any Ventura County Fire stations. Tips on how to fill them at toaks.org
  • FEMA Assistance:  If you need a safe place to stay due to the CA wildfires, text SHELTER and your zip code (i.e. SHELTER 12345) to 43362 to locate an open emergency shelter near you.

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Shelters

  • CAL Luther University – 60 W Olsen Rd, Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
  • Pierce College – 7100 El Rancho Dr, Woodland Hills, CA 91371
  • Palisades Charter HS – 15777 Bowdoin St, Pacific Palisades, CA 90272

Local Assistance Center (LAC) –> Thousand Oaks Public Library, 1401 E Janss Road, Thousand Oaks, CA 91362.  Hours:  9 am – 7 pm.

Animal Evacuation Shelters

  • Ventura County Fairgrounds – 10 W Harbor Blvd, Ventura, CA 93001 (FULL)
  • Ventura County Animal Services- 805-388-4258 (Accepting small animals)
  • Ventura County Animal Shelter – 600 Aviation Dr, Camarillo, CA 93010
  • Simi Valley Animal Shelter – 670 W Los Angeles Ave, Simi Valley · (805) 388-4341 (Accepting small animals)
  • Los Angeles County Animal Services
  • Earl Warren Show Grounds – 3400 Calle Real, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
    (Accepting large animals)

If you need large animal assistance, please call (805) 388-4258

Road Closures

  •  Hwy 1 southbound (P.C.H.) closed at LA County line to Puerco Canyon Rd.
  • Puerco Canyon Rd. at the Malibu City limit.
  • Las Posas Rd. to LA County line is residents only, no Northbound traffic from PCH.
  • Westlake Blvd. is closed Southbound from Potrero Rd.
  • On Mulholland at Country Ranch, blocking traffic South of Country Ranch.
  • S. Las Virgenes from Mulholland
  • Sherwood at the Westlake City limit. Blocking accessto Triunfo Canyon (residents only)
  • S. Kanan at Malibu View Dr.
  • Just North of Kanan at Triunfo Canyon, blocking access to Kanan Rd.
  • Just North of Kanan at Hidden Highland, blocking access to Kanan Rd.
  • W. Mulholland from Cornell Rd.
  • Everything is closed South of Mulholland Hwy & West of Cornell Rd.
  • S. Stunt Rd. from Mulholland
  • LA County public works has closed Chesebro Road at the bridge between Driver Ave and Balkins due to the bridge being damaged during the fire

School Closures

  • CSUCI has suspended all classes effective November 13th at 1900 hours PST until November 26th.  (Posted at 1927 PST)

HOW TO HELP

Social Media – Eyewitness Accounts

  • Drones in Fire Zones:  Drones and aircraft do not mix, yet those who are out there to seek images are putting the pilots, ground resources and any civilians whom be still in the area their lives in danger.  Also, because it is illegal.  The Ventura County Sheriff Department wants to make sure all are aware:  “Captain Denise Sliva urges people to avoid operating drones in area, as they interfere with firefighting operations. “Now is not the time to get those pictures.”

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Social Media – Assistance Requests

  • Seattle Humane:   To take in 300 pets from shelters in California. They are looking for volunteers to support to transfer, care for, treat and place these pets with loving families. (Source/Photo Credit:  Seattle Humane/Twitter @SeattleHumane)

  • CA Volunteers Needed:  Firefighters are being cared/supported but they are asking for volunteers to help with displaced residents whom are in need.  Details here –> californiavolunteers.ca.gov to volunteer.  Disclaimer: CAL FIRE will never solicit donations from the public. (Source/Photo Credit:  CAL FIRE)

OUR SOCIAL MEDIA

We will be updating on this site as information is received.  We would love if you would follow us on our Twitter page @nwfireblog for additional updates.

We are thinking of those in California as they now face a different threat of wildfires after being impacted by the Thousand Oaks shooting.  Please keep all in your thoughts and prayers. We thank you for reading and following our Blog. – Ed.

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UPDATE 1 – TUESDAY – NOVEMBER 13TH

For Evacuations, Shelters for people and their pets, Road Closures and further updates/Alerts — > http://cdfdata.fire.ca.gov/admin8327985/cdf/images/incidentfile2277_4226.pdf

NOTE:  Info in this single daily post are actual pressers, media releases, daily incident updates/SITREPS and gleaned from Social Media.  We are posting accordingly and try 100% to honestly post true and most accurate information as possible.

DISCLAIMER:  We do not represent any Fire or Police Agency and any and all information is from our personal viewpoint.

Incident Summary

  • Incident # – CA-BTU-016737
  • Wildfire Incident
  • Current size is 130,000 acres with 35% containment status.
  • Fire Managers are expecting this wildfire to grow to a final size of 150,000 acres.
  • Expected containment date is scheduled for November 30th.
  • Located – Concow, Town of Paradise, Magalia, Butte Creek Canyon, Butte Valley in Butte County.
  • Unified Command – CAL FIRE IMT 4 (Derum), USFS (Griffin), Butte County Sheriff’s Office (Bell) and Town of Paradise PD (Reinvold)
  • 48 deaths.
  • 52,000 residents have been evacuated.
  • 1,385 in temporary shelters.
  • Total of 53,427 civilians affected.
  • Total 3 First responders impacted.
  • 3 First Responders with either injuries or illnesses as reported.

Fire Status

  • Behavior is active fire with uphill runs, flanking and with single-tree torching.
  • Fire burned through communities of Concow, Town of Paradise and Magalia.
  • Fuels consist of: 6′ chaparral, timber and short grass.
  • Fire conditions are critically dry fuels and gusty winds.
  • Fire Managers foresee this fire will be a potential future threat, completed mass notifications, planning for future evacuations and are currently in evacuation mode.
  • During the day today, firefighters were able to hold the established containment lines.
  • Tonight, crews will take advantage of nighttime humidity recovery.
  • Throughout the night firefighters will provide structure protection and continue to strengthen and improve existing control lines.
  • They will patrol within the fire area while address hot spots and any and all hazards.

Resources – Fire

The following resources on this incident are:

  • 630 Fire engines
  • 74 Water tenders
  • 23 Helicopters
  • 99 Hand Crews
  • 105 Dozers
  • 5,615 personnel

Incident Cooperators

  • CAL Trans
  • CAL DOC and REHAB
  • CHP
  • CALOES
  • National Weather Service (NWS)
  • CA Conservation Corps
  • Butte County
  • City of Chico

Under Direct Threat for the Period of 12-72 hours

Infrastructure

Fire to continue to threaten buildings/infrastructure in the next 12-hour operational period of time:

  • Paradise
  • Magalia
  • Concow
  • Stirling City
  • Yankee Hill
  • Big Bend
  • Butte Creek Canyon
  • Butte Valley
  • Honey Run
  • Helltown
  • Centerville
  • Forest Ranch
  • Paradise Pines
  • Cherokee
  • Berry Creek

Private Lands/Areas

The following are currently being threatened:

  • Private timber lands
  • Watersheds for Lake Oroville and Concow Reservoir
  • Plumas National Forest
  • Union Pacific RR
  • Highways 32, 70, 99 and 149.
  •  ISO reportable power lines
  • Table Mountain Substation
  • Feather River Hospital
  • Paradise and Magalia municipal water systems
  • Communication lines
  • Cell towers and mountain top communications infrastructure
  • CAL FIRE communications sites
  • CHP communications sites
  • Lake Oroville Marina fuel and boat storage
  • Recreation and tourism on Lake Oroville and surrounding communities,
  • Butte Fire Center
  • Butte County
  • Town of Paradise
  • USFS Fire Stations
  • Sawmill Peak
  • Flea Mountain Lookout
  • PG & E infrastructure including 500 KV/230 KV/115 KV lines
  • PG & E gas line servicing the town of Paradise
  • 3 hydroelectric plants at Poe, Cresta, Desable and Lime Saddle

Damage Assessments

  • Currently threatened:  15,500 single family homes; 2,000 non-residential commercial properties.
  • Damaged:  75 single homes, 11 multiple residences, 32 non-residential commercial properties and 30 other minor structures.
  • Destroyed:  7,600 single family homes, 95 multiple residences, 3 mixed commercial / residential structures, 260 non-residential commercial properties and 859 other minor structures.
  • Fire has burned through communities of Concow, Paradise and Magalia with significant damage to infrastructure and buildings.
  • 17,500 residential and commercial buildings are all impacted.
  • Feather River Hospital suffered extreme amounts of damage.
  • Due to the high amount of damage, assessments are expected to be completed within the next several operational periods.
  • $24.6 Million Cost-to-Date (on the low side).

Unsung Heroes

  • Firefighters on the Front Lines:  Our have been busy working 12 hr. shifts at the in CA. The crew have been teamed up with and the dozer team to cut a fire line and back burn areas to protect vital structures in the area.  (Photo Credits: Clackamas FD)

  • Vet Care:  Our faculty clinicians, residents, students and vet techs are working around the clock to care for animals injured.   How to help by donating to –> https://give.ucdavis.edu/VMTH/V6TH631  (Photo Credit:  UC Davis Vet Med)

Evacuees Resources

Sources:  GACC.NIFC, CAL FIRE, Social Media

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UPDATE 5 – TUESDAY – NOVEMBER 13, 2018

INCIDENT SUMMARY

Fire Stats

  • Started on Friday, November 9th at 1430 hours PST
  • Reported as a brush fire
  • Fire NOW located at  Thousand Oaks, Oak Park, Westlake Village, Agoura Hills, West Hills, Simi Valley, Chatsworth, Bell Canyon, Hidden Hills, Malibu and Calabasas.
  • 97,114 acres with 40% containment status.
  • Estimated containment on November 18th
  • Fire behavior is extreme with wind-driven runs.
  • Fire fuels are brush, chaparral and tall grass
  • Cause is under investigation.

Operations

  • Fire crews & aircraft worked to contain flare-up in the Sherwood Lake area.
  • Resources deployed from Staging to assist with suppression efforts.
  • They will pursue opportunities to build and improve direct line to limit further growth around the perimeter and work on containment activities.

Fire Weather

  • Moderate Santa Anas today
  • Wind gusts to 30-45 mph
  • Strong winds, with relative humidity (RH)
  • Produced critical fire weather

Damage Assessment

  • 435 structures lost with 24 more damaged.
  • 57,000 structures under direct threat

Life and Safety

  • 2 deaths reported (civilians only).
  • 3 Firefighter injuries.
  • 1 (of possibly many more) Therapy Dogs at Base Camp helping 1st Responders – Firefighter resilience has become a very important part of our job. Gaby is a therapy dog that is used to break down the toughest of first responders.

Fire Resources

A pair of Scoopers arrived from Spokane Washington as Federal air support of the Camp Fire and Woolsey Fires which also include a combined firefighting force of 10 airtankers, 2 water scoopers, 23 helicopters and 6 air attack platforms.  That’s a whole lotta resources in the sky!  (Photo Credit:  USFS Fire – California)

When talent and skill fly these amazing aircraft over serious firestorm conditions, it is the mechanics who keep them in the air.  KUDOS to all who make that happen!  (Photo Credit:  Michael Dubron/LA Co FD Pilot)

“While there are many unsung heroes to thank for their support at , your LAFD offers profound thanks to the many hard-working FAA Air Traffic Controllers assuring *safe priority passage* for the aircraft battling these California wildfires.” – LAFD

  • Unified Command:  CAL FIRE – San Luis Obispo, Ventura County FD & SO, LA City FD & PD and LA County FD &PD.
  • CAL FIRE IMT Team 5 assumed Command
  • 3,685 total personnel assigned to this wildfire incident.
  • 508 Fire Engines
  • 22 Helicopters
  • 62 Hand Crews
  • 16 Bulldozers
  • 48 Water tenders.

Unsung Heroes are everywhere and in places you cannot see. Check out these amazing, calm, cool, collected and skilled Telecommunications Operators that have been up and running non-stop since these big firestorms broke out. They deserve so much love and thank yous sent their way.  Know one here or in CA? Thank them for what they do everyday in Saving Lives and Property, as well taking care of 1st Responders in the field and fire ground.

Evacuees Resources

  • FEMA Assistance:  If you need a safe place to stay due to the CA wildfires, text SHELTER and your zip code (i.e. SHELTER 12345) to 43362 to locate an open emergency shelter near you.

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  • Road Conditions: Follow https://twitter.com/CaltransDist7 on Twitter for Traffic Updates.
  • Food/Water/Other Services:  People displaced from their homes by the & , even if they are not sleeping in a Red Cross shelter, are welcome to come for food, water, & other services.

  • FEMA Disaster Aid: California: If you were impacted by the wildfires, you can register for FEMA assistance by visiting or calling 1-800-621-3362. Please have the following information available when you register with us. (Source:  FEMA Region 9 on Twitter @femaregion9)

This graphic lists seven info items that applicants will need when applying for individual disaster assistance.

Evacuations

  • Repopulation Updated:  https://twitter.com/search?src=typd&q=woolsey%20fire
  • Repopulation Maps (Los Angeles County):  (Photo Credit:  CAL FIRE SLO) Posted at 1800 PST.
  • Mandatory and voluntary evacuations orders in effect.
  • 75,000 residents in Los Angeles County evacuated up to half million residents overall.
  • Sign up for Evacuation Alerts! from Ventura County For all information related to evacuations, closures and shelters, visit  www.VCEmergency.com  or call (805) 465-6650. To register for VC Alert for urgent notifications, visit VCAlert.org. Residents in the area should be prepared to evacuate. For disaster preparedness plans, visit www.VCReadySetGo.org. (Source:  LA County FD PIO)

Shelters

  • Cal Lutheran University – 60 W Olsen Rd, Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
  • Taft Charter High School – 5461 Winnetka Ave., Woodland Hills, CA 91364
  • Pierce College – 7100 El Rancho Dr., Woodland Hills, CA 91371 (Entrance off Desoto Ave.)
  • Palisades Charter High School – 15777 Bowdoin St, Pacific Palisades, CA 90272

Animal Shelters

  • Ventura County Animal Services (805) 388-4258
  • Ventura County Animal Shelter – 600 Aviation Dr, Camarillo, CA 93010
  • Simi Valley Animal Shelter – 670 W Los Angeles Ave, Simi Valley · (805) 388-4341.
  • Los Angeles County Animal Services.  Earl Warren Show Grounds – 3400 Calle Real, Santa Barbara, CA 93105 (Accepting large animals)

If you need large animal assistance, please call (805) 388-4258

Road Closures

  • Hwy 1 southbound (P.C.H.) closed at Las Posas Rd. to Coastline Dr.
  • Potrero Rd. is closed between Rancho Dos Vientos and S. Lewis Rd.
  • Everything is closed South of Mullholland Hwy & West of Cornell Rd.
  • LA County Public Works has closed Chesebro Road at the bridge between Driver Ave and Balkins due to the bridge being damaged during the fire.

School Closures

  • CSUCI has suspended all classes effective November 13th at 1900 hours PST until November 26th.  (Posted at 1927 PST)

Incident Cooperators

  • Office of Emergency Management (OEM)
  • Southern California Edison
  • Southern California Gas Company
  • California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR)
  • California Department of Fish & Game
  • California Highway Patrol (CHP)
  • Public Health Department
  • California State Parks
  • Caltrans
  • Ventura County Animal Control
  • LA County Animal Control
  • Office of Emergency Management (OEM)
  • American Red Cross (ARC)
  • Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD)
  • Los Angeles City Fire Department (LAFD)
  • Red Cross (ARC)
  • Humanity First USA

HOW TO HELP

Social Media – Eyewitness Accounts

  • Rebuilding Infrastructure:  SCE crews have been working tirelessly in various burn areas.  As of today, they have replaced 99 poles and transformers and strung 10,500 feet of wire.  Posted @ 1806 PST.  (Photo Credit:  SCE)

  • Strike Teams Working on the Fire Lines:  The OES Strike team from snapped this photo while on the Woolsey Fire. (Courtesy:  CAL OES)

  • Chinook Helicopters in Action:  After a crew change and fueling, a CH-47 Chinook Helicopter departs the airfield to head back out to the fire line.  (Photo Credit:  VCFD PIO).

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  • Expected flareup:  This flareup was expected and remained within its fire perimeter which is good new for fire crews but more may shine bright tonight as unburned fuels continue to burn.  (Photo Credit:  R. Navarro/Courtesy:  VCFD PIO)

  • Eyewitness Accounts:  They are requesting law enforcement to shut down between the Long Grade along Potrero Road, because too many citizens are parking along the street and hiking in to watch/take pictures of the fire. ( Posted @ 1910 PST)
  • Public Interference:  The official area they want to close is Lynn Road from the National Park Entrance to Long Grade, too many people on the road. They need access to the road in case there are any flare ups or slops over the line tonight. (again, get out-of-the-way).
  • The flames visible on Mount Boney right are just more visible (due to location and nighttime). They aren’t a new flare up, and based on radio traffic the fire units are not concerned at all about them. Don’t call 911. (Posted @ 1810 PST)
  • Drones in Fire Zones:  Drones and aircraft do not mix, yet those who are out there to seek images are putting the pilots, ground resources and any civilians whom be still in the area their lives in danger.  Also, because it is illegal.  The Ventura County Sheriff Department wants to make sure all are aware:  “Captain Denise Sliva urges people to avoid operating drones in area, as they interfere with firefighting operations. “Now is not the time to get those pictures.”

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  • Unsafe Conditions:  There are many images coming back showing what it is looks like post-fire and the devastation is obvious, as well as the dangers.  Please heed all warnings and alerts.  This photo was posted at 0654 PST (this morning) by CAL FIRE.  (Photo Credit:  CAL FIRE)

OUR SOCIAL MEDIA

We will be updating on this site as information is received.  We would love if you would follow us on our Twitter page @nwfireblog for additional updates.

We are thinking of those in California as they now face a different threat of wildfires after being impacted by the Thousand Oaks shooting.  Please keep all in your thoughts and prayers. We thank you for reading and following our Blog. – Ed.

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UPDATE 3 – SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 10th

INCIDENT SUMMARY

  • Started on Friday, November 9th at 1430 hours PST
  • Reported as a brush fire
  • Located North of Malibu and South of Simi Valley, about 4 miles NE of Oak Park
  • Unified Command:  CAL FIRE – San Luis Obispo, Ventura County FD & SO, LA City FD & PD and LA County FD &PD.
  • 83,275 acres with 5% containment status
  • Fire fuels are brush, chaparral and tall grass
  • 177 structures destroyed
  • 2 structures damaged
  • 57,000 structures under direct threat
  • Estimated containment on November 15th
  • 2 deaths
  • Fire behavior is extreme with wind-driven runs.

VENTURA COUNTY, Calif. – A brush fire broke out  in the 25000 block of WOOLSEY Canyon Road and in the area of E Street and Alfa Road. This is in northwest San Fernando Valley between the City of Los Angeles, Chatsworth and Simi Valley in both Los Angeles and Ventura Counties.

Two wildfires:  WOOLSEY FIRE and the HILL FIRE are burning about five miles apart from each other.  NOTE: We are covering these separately but you may find some combined references due to the sources.

RESOURCES

Resources deployed from locally and around the country helping local Fire and Law Enforcement Agencies:

LOCAL FIRE RESOURCES

This is as of 2130 hours PST, released by CAL FIRE.

  • 418 Fire engines
  • 40 Water tenders
  • Unknown number of air tankers from throughout the State
  • 63 Hand crews
  • 56 dozers
  • 19 helicopters
  • 3,242 personnel

CAL FIRE

  • As of 0320 PST, aerial operations with helicopters continued. Fire Ops reported they are rotating crews and aircraft to maintain coverage over the fire. Their maintenance team is doing a fabulous job. They are all in this together.

Photo Credit: LA CO FIRE OPS

VENTURA COUNTY FD

  • Will host a presser on Sunday at 0930 hours PST at Conejo Creek Park South in Thousand Oaks, California.

VENTURA COUNTY SO

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  • Missing Person Search – Deputies are looking for 78-year old Thousand Oaks / Camarillo Springs resident, Maryanne Needham.  She was last seen on Thursday on the Hill Fire by her son around 1930 hours driving in the area of Hillcrest Drive and Duesenberg Drive in Thousand Oaks.  She drives a maroon 2002 Honda CRV 4YFX198/CA license plate.  If you have any information, please contact the Ventura County Sheriff Dispatch line at 805-654-9511.

LOS ANGELES COUNTY FD

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LOS ANGELES CITY PD

  • Evacuation of Horses – Officers jumped into action saving these horses.  Photo Credit:  LAPD HQ

WASHINGTON FIRE RESOURCES

The following equipment and resources have been deployed from Washington State:

  • 8 strike teams
  • 93 personnel
  • 2 brush trucks
  • 2 command vehicles
  • 24 fire engines of various types
  • Will be staffing up for all three wildfires – WOOLSEY, HILL and CAMP FIRES
  • Agencies responding:  Lacey FD, Seattle FD, Valley RFA, Snoqualmie FD, Benton County, Thurston County Fire District 17, Lewis County Fire District 5, McLane FD, Thurston County Fire District 9, West Thurston Fire, Walla Walla County Fire District 4, College Place, Central Kitsap Fire & Rescue, South Kitsap Fire & Rescue, East Pierce Fire & Rescue, Seattle FD, Woodinville Fire & Rescue, Shoreline FD, King County Fire District 27, Skyway FD, East Jefferson Fire & Rescue and Duvall FD. (Source: WA EMD)

CENTRAL REGION STRIKE TEAM

MCLANE / BLACK LAKE FIRE DEPARTMENT

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  • “Crews left this morning to head to California and are part of upwards of 8 Strike Teams to help with devastating fire. 40 engines and 150 fire personnel are on their way.
  • The  Team has had a full day of travel. Crews will spend the night in Stockton, CA then heading out early Sunday to make the last leg of the journey to the staging area.” – MBLFD Firefighters @MBLFDFFS (Twitter)

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Photo Credits:  Lacey FD, Skyway FD, Snoqualime FD. Courtesy: WA EMD.

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CHELAN COUNTY FIRE DISTRICT 1 – Leader

  • Walla Walla Fire District 4
  • Walla Walla Fire District 8
  • College Place Fire
  • Benton County Fire District 1
  • Stevens County Fire District 1

SEATTLE FIRE STRIKE TEAM 

Firefighters from the Seattle Fire Department group up as part of a Washington Strike Team deploying to help with California Wildfires. Photo Credit:  Seattle FD.

EASTSIDE FIRE & RESCUE STRIKE TEAM

  • Team Leader is EF&R BC Dave McDaniel
  • 9 Firefighters from EF&R (including Brush Truck 71)
  • Shoreline FD
  • Snoqualmie FD

Fire crews from Eastside Fire & Rescue (Credit:  Seattle Fire Department)

“Mutual aid resources will operate on a 24-hour on, 24-hour off schedule and start work on Monday, November 12th, once they arrive at the final location. Their assignments will vary which will be dependent on current needs.  It is possibly they may be needed to backfill fire stations to respond to everyday emergencies or out fighting fires.

Their deployment may up to two weeks.” says Seattle Fire Chief Harold Scoggins.

Photo Credit: Seattle FD

INCIDENT COOPERATORS

Additional resources assisting on this major event are called Incident Cooperators.  The following are partnering with local fire departments and Law Enforcement Agencies:

  • Southern California Edison
  • Southern California Gas Company
  • CA Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR)
  • CA Department of Fish & Game
  • CA Highway Patrol
  • Public Health Department
  • National Park Service (NPS)
  • CALTRANS
  • Ventura County Animal Control
  • Los Angeles County Animal Control
  • Office of Emergency Management (OEM)
  • American Red Cross (ARC)

Photo Credit: Seattle FD

SIGNIFICANT EVENTS

MANDATORY EVACUATIONS

For all information related to evacuations, closures and shelters, visitwww.VCEmergency.com or call (805) 465-6650. To register for VC Alert for urgent notifications, visit VCAlert.org. Residents in the area should be prepared to evacuate. For disaster preparedness plans, visitwww.VCReadySetGo.org. (Source:  LA County FD PIO)

  • Bell Canyon – Entire community
  • Oak Park – Entire community
  • Thousand Oaks – T.O. Blvd north to Sunset Hills… Oak Park west to Hwy 23… West of Hwy 23 to south of East of Olsen Road..North of Pederson Rd… South of Bard Lake… East of Hwy 23….South of Hwy 101… east of Reino Road… North of Potrero Raod… East to the Los Angeles & Ventura County line…Wood Ranch and Long Canyon

VOLUNTARY EVACUATIONS

  • Simi Valley – Bridal Path

EVACUATION ALERTS!

VENTURA COUNTY

Evacuation Alerts! –  www.cvemergency.com and sign-up for alert VCAlert by texting VCAlert to 313131. (Source:  VCFD PIO)

EVACUATION SHELTERS – People

Fire and Law Enforcement remind you to do the following when evacuating:  “Prepare a bag containing your ID, Meds, Important docs, emergency supplies & a change of clothes.” (Source:  LA County Sheriff’s Office)

CAMARILLO

St. Mary Magdalen Church –  25 Las Posas Rd, Camarillo, CA

 Camarillo Community Center – 1605 East Burnley Street, Camarillo, CA. (Source:  American Red Cross).

NEWBURY PARK

Borhard Community Center – 190 Reino Road, Newbury Park, CA. (Source:  American Red Cross)

THOUSAND OAKS

Goeble Senior Adult Center – FULL! – 1385 East Janss Road, Thousand Oaks, CA 91362.

Thousand Oaks Teen Center – FULL! – 1375 East Janss Road, Thousand Oaks, CA 91362.

Thousand Oaks Community Center – CLOSED! – 2525 North Moorpark Road, Thousand Oaks CA 91360.

SIMI VALLEY

Rancho Santa Susana Rec Center – 5005 Unit C Los Angeles Avenue, Simi Valley, CA.  No animals accepted.

WOODLAND HILLS

Taft Charter – FULL! – 5461 Winnetka Ave, Woodland Hills, CA. (Source:  Red Cross)

Pierce College (California) –  6201 Winnetka Ave, Woodland Hills, CA 91371 (Entrance off Desoto Ave).

EVACUATION SHELTERS – Animal

Evacuation Shelter – Both Small, Large Animals

DACC providing shelter for animals for both HILL and WOOLSEY FIRES.

Large Animals

  • Pierce College – 7100 El Rancho Drive, Woodland Hills, CA 91367. Entrance is off of De Soto.  2)
  • Los Angeles County Animal Services – FULL!

Info –> http://cdfdata.fire.ca.gov/admin8327985/cdf/images/incidentfile2282_4165.pdf

Small Animals 

  • Borchard Park –190 N. Reino Road, Newbury Park, CA 91320.  (Next to Newbury Park High School). (Source:  DACC)
  • Ventura County Animal Services – 805-388-4258. 600 Aviation Drive, Camarillo, CA 93010
  • Simi Valley Animal Shelter – 670 West Los Angeles Avenue, Simi Valley, CA. 805-388-4341

Info –> http://cdfdata.fire.ca.gov/admin8327985/cdf/images/incidentfile2282_4165.pdf

Horses

  • Castle Rock Farms in Moorpark are offering room for horses impacted by both the WOOLSEY and HILL FIRES.  They can be reached at 805-552-0201.   (Source:  Castle Rock Farms)

ROAD CLOSURES

Hwy 101

  • Both directions at Valley Circle to Reyes Adobe
  • Off ramp at Camarillo Springs

Hwy 1

  • Southbound (Pacific Coast Hwy or PCH) closed

Bell Canyon Road

  • Closed at Valley Circle Boulevard

Lynn Road

  • At Reino Road

Potrero Road

  • Closed between Rancho  Dos Vientos and South Lewis Road

Kanan Road

  • Between Westlake Boulevard and Lindero Canyon Road
  • At Falling Star Avenue

Erbes Road

  • At Sapra Street

SOCIAL MEDIA

We will be updating on this site as information is received.  We would love if you would follow us on our Twitter page @nwfireblog for additional updates.

We are thinking of those in California as they now face a different threat of wildfires after being impacted by the Thousand Oaks shooting.  Please keep all in your thoughts and prayers. We thank you for reading and following our Blog. – Ed.

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NOVEMBER 9, 2018 – FRIDAY – 1400 HOURS PST

INCIDENT SUMMARY

VENTURA COUNTY, Calif. – A brush fire broke out  in the 25000 block of WOOLSEY Canyon Road and in the area of E Street and Alfa Road. This is in northwest San Fernando Valley between the City of Los Angeles, Chatsworth and Simi Valley.

Photo posted at 0200 PST in the early morning hours on Friday. Photo Credit | LA Co FD

The fire was originally at 10 acres but would explode into 10,000 acres within hours with some reporting the fire consuming acreage the size of a football field within seconds.  We call that a major Fire Storm.

Two wildfires:  WOOLSEY FIRE and the HILL FIRE are burning about five miles apart from each other.  NOTE: We are covering these separately but you may find some combined references due to the sources.

RESOURCES

The agencies that have been deployed and are working on this wildfire WOOLSEY FIRE are the following:

  • Ventura County Fire and Police Departments
  • Los Angeles County Fire and Sheriff Departments
  • Los Angeles City Fire and Police Department
  • CAL FIRE

Photo posted from Thursday evening. Photo Credit | LA County SO

SIGNIFICANT EVENTS

FIRE STATUS

Fire has burned approximately 14,000 acres.  It has been said that it burned through a nuclear accident scene into Malibu.

Unified command partners briefing media on current situation. Mandatory evacuations still in effect. Additional shelter in service at Palisades High School in Malibu. next media briefing is scheduled for 1630 PST. (LA County Fire PIO)  Photo Credit:  LA CO FD

WESTERN TOWN

Western Town, an Old West movie set including “Westworld” at Paramount Ranch in Agoura HIlls is reported to have been destroyed by flames.  This site was purchased by Paramount in 1927 and had been used as a western site ever since. (Source:  Los Angeles Times. Story –> http://www.latimes.com/local/california/la-me-california-fires-woolsey-hill-camp-western-town-of-paramount-ranch-has-been-1541795090-htmlstory.html)

FIRE JUMPS 101 FREEWAY

The fire jumped the 101 Freeway this morning around 0600 hours PST. Video below shows the firestorm looking more like a runaway train.  To keep the Public and First Responders, the freeway has been closed in both directions. Video Credit:  VCFD

ROAD CLOSURES

workers responding to emergency closures observe and appear that the scene appears to be calm – eerily closed @ Mugu Rock – and devastation – wind-whipped fire destruction – remnants from both the WOOLSEY and HILL FIRES.   Photo(s) Credit:  CAL TRANS DISTRICT #7

BRUSH CLEARING ACTIVITIES

Fire crews are doing brush clearing activities in and around homes in communities to lessen heavy fire fuels and work to stop the forward progression the wildfires.

MANDATORY EVACUATIONS

For all information related to evacuations, closures and shelters, visitwww.VCEmergency.com or call (805) 465-6650. To register for VC Alert for urgent notifications, visit VCAlert.org. Residents in the area should be prepared to evacuate. For disaster preparedness plans, visitwww.VCReadySetGo.org. (Source:  LA County FD PIO)

All of Monte Nido, north to Mulholland. All of Topanga Cyn. for Zones 1 thru 6 evacuate north on Topanga cyn to San Fernando Valley. Zones 7, 8, and 9 are to evacuate south on Topanga Cyn to PCH, then go east. (Posted 11/9/2018 @ 1430 PST) – Source:  VCFD PIO.

EVACUATION UPDATE* All of Monte Nido, north to Mulholland. All of Topanga Cyn. for Zones 1 thru 6 evacuate north on Topanga cyn to San Fernando Valley. Zones 7, 8, and 9 are to evacuate south on Topanga Cyn to PCH, then go east. (Posted 11/9/2018 @ 1400 PST) Source – LA CO FD.

Photo Credit | LA Co SO

EVACUATION AND  ALERT ENTIRE CITY/COMMUNITY of Hidden Hills PLEASE EVACUATE Immediately via Valley Circle Blvd towards Chatsworth.  (Posted 11/9/2018 @ 1145 PST) – Source: LA County SO

EVACUATION ALERTS!

VENTURA COUNTY – Alerts !

 Evacuation updates via http://www.cvemergency.com and sign-up for alert VCAlert by texting VCAlert to 313131. (Source:  VCFD PIO)

EVACUATION SHELTERS – People

Fire and Law Enforcement remind you to do the following when evacuating:  “Prepare a bag containing your ID, Meds, Important docs, emergency supplies & a change of clothes.” (Source:  LA County Sheriff’s Office)

CAMARILLO

St. Mary Magdalen Church. 25 Las Posas Rd, Camarillo, CA

 Camarillo Community Center, 1605 East Burnley Street, Camarillo, CA. (Source:  American Red Cross).

NEWBURY PARK

 Borhard Community Center, 190 Reino Road, Newbury Park, CA. (Source:  American Red Cross)

SIMI VALLEY

Rancho Santa Susana Rec Center. 5005 Unit C Los Angeles Avenue, Simi Valley, CA.

WOODLAND HILLS

Taft Charter.  5461 Winnetka Ave, Woodland Hills, CA. (Source:  Red Cross)

Pierce College (California).  6201 Winnetka Ave, Woodland Hills, CA

EVACUATION SHELTERS – Animal

Evacuation Shelter – Both Small, Large Animals

DACC providing shelter for animals for both HILL and WOOLSEY FIRES.  1) Large Animals:  Pierce College. 7100 El Rancho Drive, Woodland Hills, CA 91367. Entrance is off of De Soto.  2) Small Animals:  Borchard Park. 190 N. Reino Road, Newbury Park, CA 91320.  (Next to Newbury Park High School). (Source:  DACC)

Evacuation Shelter – Horses

Castle Rock Farms in Moorpark are offering room for horses impacted by both the WOOLSEY and HILL FIRES.  They can be reached at 805-552-0201.  (Disclaimer:  We have no knowledge of this business and do not lie claim that information listed here is an endorsement for this company.  Always do your due diligence before making any type of financial agreement or give personal info until you have verified their credentials.-Ed.) – (Source:  Castle Rock Farms)

SOCIAL MEDIA

We will be updating on this site as information is received.  We would love if you would follow us on our Twitter page @nwfireblog for additional updates.

We are thinking of those in California as they now face a different threat of wildfires after being impacted by the Thousand Oaks shooting.  Please keep all in your thoughts and prayers. We thank you for reading and following our Blog. – Ed.

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11/8/2018 – THURSDAY – 2115  PST

INCIDENT SUMMARY

JARBO GAP, Calif. — A wildfire broke out on Thursday, November 8th at 0633 hours PST on Pulga Road at Camp Creek Road near Jarbo Gap in Butte County, California, from an unknown cause, says CAL FIRE.

RESOURCES

The fire is in Unified Command with CAL FIRE – Butte County Fire, Butte County Sheriff’s Office and Paradise Police Department.

There are a total 2289 fire personnel along with 303 fire engines, 59 crews, 11 helicopters, 24  bulldozers and 11 water tenders.

Getting Lidar scans earlier in the day. Photo Credit: SJSU Fire Weather Lab

Lidar Definition can be found here —> https://oceanservice.noaa.gov/facts/lidar.html

FIRE STATUS

The fire has burned 20,000 acres. There is a 0% containment status.

Firefighters continued to be challenged with extreme fire and weather conditions including strong winds and long-range spotting.

About 15,000 structures are currently under direct threat.

Fire weather is currently strong Santa Ana winds gusting to 50 mph combined with single digit RH which will bring expectation of increasing extremely critical fire weather conditions this evening and throughout Friday. (Source: NWS Los Angeles)

2111 PST:  Social media users posting.  Fire to impact 32 and reach Chico. Evac order just confirmed by CalFire for Canyon Oaks. Fire is also making a run at Magalia/Paradise Pines. Winds est. 35mph on peaks. Honeyrun Canyon area has burned as well.

1750 PST:  Many reports stating that hundreds of structures up to thousands have been destroyed in Paradise.  The town’s population of 27,000 residents have reported that many are injured and missing.   (Sources: News media, many outlets)

RESOURCES

Alameda County Fire

8 ACFD firefighters on CAL OES engines 8233 and 8235 are part of STrike team 2870C.  (Photo Credit:  ACFD)

CAL FIRE – Butte Unit / Butte County Fire Department

Fire resources were on-scene of this fire incident and pleaded with the Public to evacuate upon request and stated that this is very dangerous.  This photo (below) was taken on 11/82018 around 0900 PST.  Photo Credit: CAL FIRE

—> EVACUATIONS <—

Mandatory

Bruce Road to the east between Highway 32 and East 20th Street in Chico.  Posted 11/8/2018 @ 2113. (Source: News media)

Paradise, Magalia, Concow, Butte Creek Canyon and Butte Valley.

Both sides of Oro Chico Highway from Durham Dayton north to Estates Drive.  Posted 11/8/2018 1951 PST. (Source: Butte County Sheriff Office)

Area of Cherokee from Hwy 70 to the Lake, south to Table Mountain Blvd.  Posted 11/8/2018 1949 PST. (Source:  Butte County Sheriff Office)

The Evacuation Warning for Hwy 32 at Nople Avenue down to the Chico City Limits HAS BEEN UPGRADED TO AN ORDER. This still does not include the City of Chico. Posted 11/8/2018 1830 PST. (Source Butte County Sheriff Office)

 Warnings

Forest Ranch.

Area west of 99 from 149 north to chico City limits, west to the Midway. Posted 11/8/2018 @ 1938 PST. (Source:  Butte County Sheriff Office)

—> ANIMAL RESCUE <—

NVADG, an animal rescue group.  Call to help rescue your pets.  Hotline –> 530-895-0000. (Source:  Social media poster)

—> SHELTERS <—

People

Church of the Nazarene, 2238 Monte Vista Ave, Oroville.  (Source: CAL FIRE)

The Chico Elks Lodge. 1705 Manzanita Avenue, Chico, CA 95926. Opened at 2030 hours PST.  (Source:  Butte County Sheriff Office)

Yuba-Sutter Fairgrounds.  442 Franklin Avenue, Yuba City, CA. (Source:  Butte County CA)

Animals

Small Animal – County Hospital, 2279 Del Oro and Mono, Suite #E. (Source:  CAL FIRE)

Large Animal – Butte County Fairgrounds, 199 E Hazel St, Gridley, CA 95948. (Source: CAL FIRE)

—> NOTIFICATIONS <—

Shelter Full – The Neighborhood Church, 2801 Notre Dame Blvd, Chico, CA. (as of 11/8/2018 @  2018 PST)

—> CLOSURES <—

 Roadways 

Hwy 70 between Pentz Rd to Plumas County line.

Skyway

Highway 99 from 149/99 Junction to 9th ST.

Highway 191 and Pentz Road.

(Source:  CAL FIRE.  Updates –> http://www.dot.ca.gov/hg/roadinfo/Hourly

SOCIAL MEDIA

We will be providing updates as information is received.  You can also follow us on our Twitter page @nwfireblog for additional updates.

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NOVEMBER 8, 2018 – THURSDAY

SUMMARY

VENTURA COUNTY, Calif. – A brush fire broke out today in the 25000 block of WOOLSEY Canyon Road and in the area of E Street and Alfa Road. This is in northwest San Fernando Valley between the City of Los Angeles, Chatsworth and Simi Valley.

Two wildfires:  WOOLSEY FIRE and the HILL FIRE are burning about five miles apart from each other.  (Note: We are covering them as separate wildfires but may have both referenced in a single post).

Fire conditions are reported as very dry with winds getting stronger overnight.  The relative humidity is also very low, meaning there is no change of precip in this forecast.

INCIDENT TIMELINE

The timeline of this incident is rapidly unfolding and here are the actions and deployment of resources that are being sent:

1421 PST:  The fire has increased the destroyed acreage to 750 and growing quickly.  There was no containment status at this time.  The fire was said to be still a big threat to Los Angeles County.

1424 PST:  COPT21 reports approximately 5+ acres with rapid rate of spread with structures threatened. Winds 25-30 mph.

1426 PST:   Air Attack was reported as requesting four large air tankers and a lead plane as an urgent need for structure protection.

1429 PST:  P73 reported heavy smoke showing from a distance of .25 miles.  A Security Guard advised the area is being impacted two separated wildfires.  The two wildfires are the WOOLSEY FIRE and the HILL FIRE.

1452 PST:  Social media users posting traffic updates.  Portion of 101 is closed. Estimated traffic travel is 4 hours to reach the Pacific Coast Highway also known as the PCH.

1500 PST:  Those following scanner feed reported the fire has burned 50 acres and burning in medium-heavy fire fuels with a rapid rate of spread to the south to west towards Oak Park.  It has been observed to have long-range spotting.

1504 PST:  Strike Team 1102A (E29 E64 E82 E244 E286) has been assigned to this fire. Strike Team 1130A (E558 E570 E5118 E5131 E5191) is moving from the SCV area to the San Fernando Valley. (LA County FD social media user)

1524 PST:  Scanner follower reports IC states fire has burned 600 acres.

1541 PST:  South Ops advises no more available air tankers.

1616 PST:  Aviation buffs following aircraft signatures through various apps showing the Super Scooper, the VLAT (DC10) and other smaller air tankers fighting fire on both wildfire incidents.

1712 PST:  Scanner feed followers are reporting structures in the Bell Canyon are under imminent threat.  Two (2) immediate Type 1 strike teams requested to this area.

1736 PST:  BC589 reporting fire has now burned 800+ acres and still remains at a zero percent containment.  Homes in the Bell Canyon area are under direct threat.  Fire is moving in the direction of the Ahmanson Ranch in the Agoura area, which is in the jurisdiction of LA County Fire Department.

1846 PST:  Simi Police are monitoring the WOOLSEY FIRE south of the City. They state the fire is currently not posing any threats to the Simi Valley area at this time. (Source:  City of Simi Valley PD)

1850 PST:  Fires are near the communities where the Thousand Oaks shooting just occurred recently. (Sources: Social Media, mainstream media)

1852 PST:  Fire weather reported as 66*F, winds are ENE at 28 mph with gusts to 44 mph. RH 58%.  Santa Ana winds are expected to increase later this evening and overnight. (Source:  NWS Los Angeles)

1856 PST:  Fire now burned 1,000 acres with a remaining 0% containment status. Mandatory evacuations in Bell Canyon. Voluntary evacuations cities of Westlake Village, Agoura Hills, Calabasas and Hidden Hills. This is primarily for large animals and the elderly. (Source:  City of Calabasas)

1904 PST:  Sheriff’s reserve units are reporting that the fire is located in two areas of Boeing, to the north-east and north-west of Saddlebow. Firefighters are said to be moving the fire to the southwest.  Structure protection being provided by Firefighters and Sheriff personnel in the Saddlebow area.  Resources are also fighting the fire at the Boeing locations.  Make sure to follow this site for fire and evacuation updates.   (Ventura County Alerts)

Video Credit:  Michael Dubron @MichaelDubron with the LA County Fire Department.

1906 PST:  Three wildfires are now burning:  CAMP FIRE, WOOLSEY FIRE, HILL FIRE can be seen on NOAA sat maps.

1915 PST:  Multiple posters stating the fire has burned from 1500 – 1600 acres and increasing.

2012 PST:  Social media in LA County that follows the Fire Department reports: “Fire under command of Ventura County FD.  Reporting fire is at 1500+ acres (some mainstream media reporting up to an unconfirmed 2,000 acres).  0% containment. LA Co FD has many resources engaged in the fire fight and more ready to provide structure protection in the LA County if needed.

2025 PST:  Social Media users (and mainstream media) reporting one of the wildfires is threatening fuel gantries at the Rocket Dyne site. This was reported previously by many news organizations as possibly being the nation’s worst nuclear meltdown.  Some are saying that Mall of America is wanting to raze the property for development.  Others say that clean-up has been delayed many times to the possibility of not seeing the site completely denuclearized/cleaned up until the year 2030.  Fire is said to be near the area causing fears of how this will impact people downwind.

EVACUATION ALERTS!

2023 PST –> Evacuation Map released by City of Calabasas.  

Photo Credit: City of Calabasas at 2023 PDT from LACoFD, CHP West Valley 

1956 PST –> Mandatory Evacuation for Broome Campgrounds.  (Source: Social Media user)

1955 PST –> Mandatory Evacuation for Sycamore Campgrounds. (Source:  Social Media user)

1856 PST –> Mandatory Evacuations for Bell Canyon.  Voluntary Evacuations for Cities of Westlake Village, Agoura Hills, Calabasas, Hidden Valley.  Primarily for large animals and the elderly. (Source:  City of Calabasas)

1854 PST –> Mandatory Evacuations for Renaissance and Canyon Oaks Neighborhoods. East of Lindero Canyon Road, North of 101 Freeway, West of Valley Circle Drive.  Evacuation exit –> Evacuees should head South towards the City of Los Angeles.  An evacuation shelter has not been established yet but updates will be provided by the City. (Source:  City of Westlake Village via http://www.wlv.org)

1815 PST –> Sign up for Alerts — Ventura County — Evacuation updates via http://www.cvemergency.com and sign-up for alert VCAlert by texting VCAlert to 313131. (Source:  VCFD PIO)

Unknown Timestamp –> Voluntary Evacuations for Agoura Hills, Calabasas, Westlake Village.  (Source:  CAL FIRE)

1426 PST –> Voluntary Evacuation order for City of Calabasas.  No immediate threat but fire is moving rapidly.  (Source:  City of Calabasas)

EVACUATION SHELTERS – People

Fire and Law Enforcement remind you to do the following when evacuating:  “Prepare a bag containing your ID, Meds, Important docs, emergency supplies & a change of clothes.” (Source:  LA County Sheriff’s Office)

1958 PST –> Evacuation Shelter Open in Camarillo — St. Mary Magdalen Church. 25 Las Posas Rd, Camarillo, CA.

1900 PST –> Evacuation Shelter Open for Newbury Park — Borhard Community Center, 190 Reino Road, Newbury Park, CA. (Source:  American Red Cross)

1900 PST –> Evacuation Shelter Open for Camarillo — Camarillo Community Center, 1605 East Burnley Street, Camarillo, CA. (Source:  American Red Cross)

1900 PST –> Evacuation Shelter Open for Simi Valley — Rancho Santa Susana Rec Center. 5005 Unit C Los Angeles Avenue, Simi Valley, CA.

EVACUATION SHELTERS – Animal

Evacuation Shelter – Both Small, Large Animals — DACC providing shelter for animals for both HILL and WOOLSEY FIRES.  1) Large Animals:  Pierce College. 7100 El Rancho Drive, Woodland Hills, CA 91367. Entrance is off of De Soto.  2) Small Animals:  Borchard Park. 190 N. Reino Road, Newbury Park, CA 91320.  (Next to Newbury Park High School). (Source:  DACC)

Evacuation Shelter – Horses — Castle Rock Farms in Moorpark are offering room for horses impacted by both the WOOLSEY and HILL FIRES.  They can be reached at 805-552-0201.  (Disclaimer:  We have no knowledge of this business and do not lie claim that information listed here is an endorsement for this company.  Always do your due diligence before making any type of financial agreement or give personal info until you have verified their credentials.-Ed.) – (Source:  Castle Rock Farms)

ALERTS!

2021 PST –> Presidential Emergency Declaration Requested — Acting Governor Gavin Newsom sent a letter to the President and FEMA requesting a Presidential Emergency Declaration for Direct Federal Assistance to support the communities impacted by the wildfires.  This includes assistance for the CAMP FIRE in Butte County, HILL and WOOLSEY FIRES in Ventura County, the NURSE FIRE in Solano County and other wildfires in Lassen and Mendocino. (Source:  CA Association of Counties)

2006 PST –> School Closures in the Oak Park Unified School District — All Schools closed.  Oxnard Union High School District — Adoflo Camarillo H.S., Frontier H.S. and Rancho Campana H.S. (Source: VC Stringer)

1956 PST –> Smoke Advisory Issued for San Fernando Valley, NW coastal areas in Los Angeles County.  Smoke Advisory issued for Thursday (11/8) and Friday (11/9) due to both wildfires WOOLSEY, HILL FIRES.  Details here –> http://www.aqmd.gov/docs/default-source/air-quality/advisories/advisory1.pdf  (Source:  South Coast AQMD)

1944 PST –> Emergency Alerts! — Nixle — Sign up for emergency Alerts! Text your zip code to 888777 (Source: Social media poster)

1904 PST –> Classes Cancelled — All Senior classes have been cancelled at the Calabasas Civic Center and Founders Hall.  Parking being shutdown.

1850 PST –> Traffic Alerts — Check out quickmap.dot.ca.gov for traffic updates. (Source:  LAFD Talk)

FIRE IMAGES ON SOCIAL MEDIA

City of Calabasas —  Image from Mountain Park off of Mulholland in Calabasas.  Photo Credit:  City of Calabasas.

SOCIAL MEDIA

We will be updating on this site as information is received.  We would love if you would follow us on our Twitter page @nwfireblog for additional updates.

We are thinking of those in California as they now face a different threat of wildfires after being impacted by the Thousand Oaks shooting.  Please keep all in your thoughts and prayers. We thank you for reading and following our Blog. – Ed.

(c) 2018 NW FIRE BLOG – Updated 11/8/2018 @ 2030 PST

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HURRICANE MICHAEL

Incident Summary

It has been one week and beyond since the expected Hurricane Michael event caused widespread damage and destruction of States such as Florida, Georgia and Alabama.  Most of the major devastation is on the Coast but some other smaller towns also were impacted severely.

Some of the significant events as noted via mainstream media and other sources:

  • Looting has become prevalent in certain areas
  • National Guard has been activated to assist with Law Enforcement
  • Infrastructure, such as communications is still spotty as hosts work to rebuild their major power grids that some are reporting as completely wiped out.
  • The Tyndall AFB suffered major devastation and airmen are busy rebuilding.

We can never really tell you what it is like in any of the hardest hit areas but we can paint of picture of what is happening and being done through eyewitness accounts and reporting.sources and post here. We would love it if you followed us on our own Social Media platforms:  @nwfireblog (Facebook and Twitter)

INCIDENT COOPERATORS

FDNY IMT

Construction is underway on “Harder’s Base Camp”. 1000 first responders and 750 National Guard members will occupy this camp upon completion. The camp will provide all basic necessities, such as lodging and food service, to all who reside there. (10/17/2018)

PA Task Force 1

As of 10/15/2018, the PATF1 searched over 900 structures in Calhoun County, Florida. Members also made critical repairs at a damaged hospital to enable it to continue serving residents.

Photo(s) Credit: PA Fire (Task Force 1)

USAF Specialized Tactics (USAF Spec Tactics)

They were one of many that arrived on Day 1 of the storm one hour after the storm wiped out most of the Tyndall AFB and cleared a lot of debris to enable humanitarian aid to arrive.  (10/14/2018)

Indiana Task Force 1

RELEASED from the incident. Safe back in their home state.

Gulf County Sheriff Office. (FL)

Palm Beach County Sheriff Office (FL)

U.S. Navy

Naval Air Station Pensacola opening Emergency Family Assistance Center to assist evacuated military personnel and their families from staying on or near installation.  https://www.navy.mil/submit/display.asp?story_id=107420&utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social&utm_content=100000338880876&utm_campaign=Misc  (10/14/2018)

Photo Credit: US Navy

Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency

 Survivors in the 13 counties eligible for individual assistance can now start applying for assistance through FEMA by visiting or calling 1-800-621-3362. (10/18/2018) 

Crisp, Grady, Lee, Mitchell, Terrell, Thomas and Worth counties have been added to the major disaster declaration. Survivors in those counties are now eligible to apply for assistance by visiting or calling 1-800-621-3362. (10/17/2018)

Operations continued across the state today as GEMA/HS worked with local, state, federal, private sector and volunteer partners to get much-needed supplies & resources to those impacted.  Resources:   gema.ga.gov (10/14/2018)

Photo Credit: Georgia EMA

Georgia National Guard

Assistant Adjutant General of Georgia, Brigadier General, Randall V. Simmons, State Command Sergeant Major Shawn Lewis and Command Chief Master Sergeant Reginald McPherson work along side Georgia EMA to continue assessing damage in southwest Georgia. (10/16/2018)

Photo Credit: GANG

White House

Florida Senator Marco Rubio

The American President Donald Trump has approved every single request made to federal government by us  and Florida Governor Scott. Thank you for supporting Florida after the devastation caused by Hurricane Michael. And thank you to POTUS & FLOTUS for visiting yesterday to see it first hand. (10/16/2018)

Photo Credit: Florida Sen. Marco Rubio

US Air Force: Rebuilding of the Tyndall Air Force Base in Florida.

Miami Beach Police Department. 40-member team RELEASED and returned from Panama City humanitarian support effort. (10/18/2018)

Photo Credit: MBPD Chief Daniel Oates

HUMAN SERVICES

American Red Cross

Help provide food, shelter, relief supplies and other assistance to thousands of people dealing with the aftermath. (10/18/2018).  

If you or a loved one was affected by Hurricane Michael, here is helpful information about where to find meals, shelter and how to stay safe:  (10/15/2018)

Photo Credit: Red Cross

Compassion Fund

We’ve had so many Stakeholder’s homes destroyed by Hurricane Michael! Our Compassion Fund is accepting donations to help here thecompassionfund.org

Photo Credit: Angie McAllister, Director of Compassion Fund

Animal Rescue

The ASPCA is on the ground in the Florida Panhandle to help rescue and care for animals impacted by Hurricane Michael. Right now, 100% of your donation will go to our Field Investigations and Response Fund: aspca.org/FL

Photo Credit: ASPCA

INFRASTRUCTURE

State of Georgia

The work to rebuild in southwest Georgia has just begun, but we thank everyone for the work that has been accomplished so far. GEMA/HS and its partners will continue the efforts to restore the quality of life in these communities. Visit for more info. (10/18/2018)

City of Tallahassee (FL)

Damage at a Glance: 267 poles replaced, 214 transformers replaced, 27,474 feet of wire and 2,200 insulators. (10/18/2018)

Florida SERT

Homeowners that suffered structural or water damage from Hurricane Michael should shut their home’s main circuit breaker off until the damage has been inspected by an electrician or their utility company. Otherwise, there is a severe risk of fire when power is restored. (10/18/2018)

Sprint Emergency Response Team

Sprint’s Emergency Response Team working around the clock providing critical voice and data services to Bay Co. Sheriff’s Office, EOC, and their Co Data Center as well as to Sacred Heart Hospital in Port St. Joe.

Photo Credit: Spring ERT

First Net Authority

Working with State of Florida, public safety agencies without commercial service were identified & provided hundreds of FirstNet-enabled devices to help these First Responders carry out their important mission in response.   https://about.att.com/newsroom/2018/firstnet_hurricane_michael.html  (10/15/2018)

Cell Phones

Next Generation Drones used as temporary cell towers connecting victims for the first time. (Media/The Weather Channel. 10/18/2018)

Verizon

“Our network impacted by Hurricane Michael continues to improve, and we will not stop until 100% of our service is restored. We recognize how essential our service is & are giving 3 months free service to those impacted by the storm.”    vz.to/2Cl5Y9v

Photo Credit: Verizon

AT&T

“Thank you to our teams and the local community. We know the work isn’t over, and we won’t leave until it is.” (10/15/2018)

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS

Private Property Clean-up

For those in need of cleanup on private property, contact Crisis Cleanup at 800-451-1954. (10/16/2018)

Burn Permits

Burn permits resume in all but 6 GA counties following . Permits issued in the remaining 11 counties effective as of 12pm today. Hand piled natural vegetation CAN be burned in the 6 counties with proper notification to GFC. ht.ly/pdNr30mgZie

Power Line Safety

ASL Video. 

Water Supply

GA Residents who have experienced water outages and/or low water pressures are advised to “boil” all water prior to use for drinking, cooking, or preparing baby food. The water should be boiled for at least one minute after reaching a rolling boil. (10/16/2018)

Photo Credit: GAEMA

Sanitize pans, dishes, utensils, or ANYTHING that touched flood water. Wash with soap, rinse, then w/ 1 TBSP bleach + 1 gallon water – soak 15 min go.usa.gov/xRhM5

COMMUNITY SUPPORT  – SURVIVOR RESOURCES

Target

To help take care of our team members & communities after Hurricane Michael, Target’s committed $1 million. Learn more here: tgt.biz/r6bkx

Food Stamp Assistance 

Georgia residents who receive food stamps now have additional time to report food lost due to power outages during Hurricane Michael. For more information, please visit ow.ly/webg30mhJxf

Food, Emergency Housing, Farmer and Rancher Assistance

The USDA will provide food, emergency housing as well as farmer and rancher assistance to individuals and small businesses affected by severe storms and flooding. For more information visit, ow.ly/EJ3l30mhYBZ (10/18/2018)

Pet Owners

For pet owners impacted by the storm, here are some resources available to you:

Airport Travel

PET FEES waived incoming/outgoing out of Pensacola and Panama City Beach airports.  (10/18/2018 via Pet Manage)

IMPACTS

Line-of-Duty-Death:  GC Fire Coordinator – Brad Price

Gulf County Fire Coordinator, Brad Price, 49, of Wewahitchka.  Killed when helping family members clear debris from the hurricane when a tree fell on his tractor. 

We are in the process of gleaning all resources from all sources across various platforms listed in Twitter and Facebook and entering them into a fluid spreadsheet for your review. This will be uploaded in the next 24 hours.

If you can support with financial or your volunteering support, please see the above web links. 

We thank you for reading our Blog.   May you all be safe wherever you may be in this world and remember, to Pass It Forward. – Ed.

(c) 2018 NW Fire Blog – 10/18/2018

California Wildfire Forcing Evacuations | 1

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UPDATE 1 – Sunday, October 14, 2018

REDDING, Calif. – The Redding Police Department has issued MANDATORY EVACUATIONS due to a fast-moving wildfire that is threatening multiple housing communities.

The wildfire has been reported to have started from an unknown cause on Sunday, October 14th at 1100 hours PDT.

The wildfire named the MASONIC FIRE is located off of Lake Boulevard and Masonic Avenue in Redding (Shasta County), California.   The wildfire is north of the Sundial Bridge in the Sulphur Creek area.

Photo Credit | California PIO

This FIRE is in the same vicinity where the CARR FIRE was put out.

Social Media (Fire) various accounts are reporting the MASONIC FIRE is now being fueled by 45-mph winds that has destroyed one home.   An electrical substation is being threatened and crews are trying to save it.

Photo Credit | Redding Police

The areas currently being EVACUATED are:

  • Barbara Road
  • Pearl Street
  • Nancy Court
  • Neighborhoods north of Benton Drive to Lake Boulevard
  • West of Market Street

Photo Credit | Redding Police

Areas that should be ready to READY TO LEAVE at a moment’s notice are:

  • South of Benton Drive

RESOURCES

  • Shasta-Trinity NF | Engines 51 and 52
  • CAL FIRE – SHU
  • City of Redding FD
  • Air Attack | N421DF Plane

SCANNER FEED via Social Media

1158 | Per IC, forward progression slowed. Spotting.  Now up to 30 acres.

(c) 2018 NW Fire Blog 

Hurricane Michael Through The Eyes of the Undivided Attention of Social Media | 1

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Looking through the eyes of others can help gain a new viewpoint advantage but to fully grasp the magnitude of the situation, you would have to be there in person.  Instead, we are bringing you the undivided attention of social media and what they are saying because they are there, were impacted or seeing it through other means.

Disclaimer:  We are only sharing through third party sources or from direct sources themselves. We do no lay any claims on the sources of information here but only to our “own” content added. Each item has its own source listed. We give all the credit to them.  Images in this post are also given Photo Credit to them.

OCTOBER 13, 2018 (Saturday)

Eyewitness Accounts

Photo Credit | North Port, Florida

“It’s been an overwhelming few days for North Port Fire Rescue crews aiding in the wake of Hurricane Michael. They are assisting in Mexico Beach, one of the hardest hit areas. Keep on keeping on, and continue to stay safe.”  (City of

https://www.foxnews.com/us/thousands-of-people-reported-missing-to-officials-following-hurricane-michael (Fox News, 10/13/2018)

Greater Naples Fire Rescue District sent 11 of their own personnel to join other rescue workers on a strike response team. https://www.naplesnews.com/story/weather/hurricanes/2018/10/13/hurricane-michael-sw-fl-rescue-workers-aid-areas-devastated/1615633002/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter (Naples News)

OCTOBER 12, 2018 (Friday)

Blood Donations are urgently needed…..

“Did you know that disasters like #HurricaneMichael affect our nation’s blood supply? To help meet patient needs, we are asking those eligible to give blood. Make an appointment now: rdcrss.org/giveblood1

Incident Management Teams 

The FDNY IMT has been requested to respond to Florida, to assist in the state’s response.  We will be posting updates on the team’s mission, as well as pertinent information about the overall response to this disaster. Our thoughts are with all those effected.  (FDNY IMT))

Eyewitness Accounts

“Last night, almost 2,900 people stayed in as many as 37 Red Cross and community evacuation centers across #Florida, #Georgia and #Alabama due to #Michael. We mobilized more than 1,000 trained disaster workers to support relief efforts.”  https://www.redcross.org/get-help/disaster-relief-and-recovery-services/find-an-open-shelter.html?cid=fy19hurmichael&med=social&source=arctwitter   (American Red Cross)

“Hurricane Michael has caused untold devastation along the Gulf Coast. We have pre-positioned enough shelter supplies, including cots and blankets, to be able to support some 15,000 people. To find a shelter location in your area, visit this website.” (American Red Cross)

Recovery Challenges

Thousands of people have been informally missing to local authorities, the Red CRoss and the State.  Here is a story written by mainstream media on the challenges all are facing in this area.  https://www.tampabay.com/photos/2018/10/13/hurricane-michael-in-photos-surveying-michaels-path-of-destruction-poses-challenges/ (Tampa Bay Times)

Protect Your Health

Tire and bucket filled with standing water

Photo Credit | HHS.gov

Mosquitoes can breed in standing water left from #HurricaneMichael. If you’re cleaning up, make sure to clear out buckets, planters, trash cans, and other items that hold water. More mosquito safety tips: bit.ly/2uw8YdC

 

Looting

Looting is so rampant, that there was a shooting by a Florida State Fire Marshall when a looter was in the process of stealing his police car, he was shot.  Signs are posted on trees and various places marked LOOTERS WILL BE SHOT.   https://katv.com/news/nation-world/looting-leads-to-deadly-shooting-in-panama-city-florida (KATV)

Law Enforcement

Photo Credit | GA National Guard

The Georgia State Patrol and the GA National Guard are currently working as a joint force.  “The 178th Military Police Company has been activated in support of #HurricaneMichael, they will be assisting local law enforcement.” (GA National Guard)

Emergency Resources – Communications

“Comms are key!  Soldiers from our 146th Expeditionary Signal Battalion are setting up tactical satellite terminals to provide county Emergency Operations Centers with internet & phone so they can connect sooner with  Florida citizens in need.” (FL National Guard)

U.S. Airmen from the 283rd Combat Communications Squadron, Georgia Air National Guard, set up vital voice, data and radio communications capability during #HurricaneMichael relief efforts, Colquitt, GA. (U.S. Air National Guard photos contributed by 283rd CBCS)

“A big reason many of us joined the Air National Guard is to help with humanitarian missions when unexpected events like this happen.” – Georgia National Guard

Photo Credit | Florida Governors Office

Volunteer Ham Radio operators from Nassau County, in conjunction with the Nassau County Sheriff’s Office, are helping to communicate the needs from the disaster zone to those who can help.   https://www.jacksonville.com/news/20181013/nassau-county-amateur-radio-operators-aid-communications-following-hurricane-michael?utm_source=Twitter&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=jaxdotcom-SND  (Florida Times – Union)

Photo Credit | Walter Dix IAFF

Disaster Aid

IAFF Disaster Relief Assistance team dropping off supplies for IAFF Local 4413 members (Walton County) in Freeport, Florida.

Fire Personnel

Deployment Update: Region 5 (Central) is deploying additional teams to panhandle. Units left at 0300. Brings total number of Central Florida fire rescue personnel deployed to #HurricaneMichael to more than 140 responders (including pups ) representing 25 departments. (OC Fire Rescue)

Fire Task Force

PA Task Force1 fueled up today in Enterprise, Alabama, en route to Panama City, Florida, to assist in searches. (Philly Fire Dept)

Search and Rescue Activities

Photo Credit | VA-TF1

#VATF1  continues to conduct wide-area search of Panama City, Florida,with other #USAR teams. While conducting our searches, we’ve provided EMS care to victims of the storm and coordinated their transport to local medical facilities. (Virginia Task Force 1 – USA – 1 – Urban Search and Rescue team)

More Urban SAR operations in process in Mexico Beach. (Florida Forest Service)

Power Restoration

Crews working their second day on Walker St. near the Greensboro City arboretum to rebuild the power grid taken down by #TropicalStormMichael . Downed/broken poles and wire are common sites across the Triad and #NC but we are working hard to repair and restore.

Power Grid Construction 

Around 1,200 DukeEnergy lineman and support staff from the Midwest are working with local crews in the Triad today to rebuild portions of the power grid and restore power. (Jeff Brooks of Duke Energy)

Animal Rescue

“We have been so thankful for the support you’ve shown so far in our efforts to help animals displaced by #HurricaneMichael. But the work isn’t done.” (Humane Society – Naples)

Volunteers

Volunteers arrived at the Florida State Recreation  center into a shelter Floridians with special needs that have been displaced.   To help with volunteering or wish to donate to the Florida Disaster Fund, visit them at volunteerflorida.org (Volunteer Florida)

Self-Deployment

“Do not self deploy. Bring items you have here. We can make sure it gets to the people in need in a safe & timely manner.” (Walton Co Sheriff)

Damage Assessment, Serving Meals

Photo Credit | Salvation Army

As debris is  cleared from roadways, The #SalvationArmy is moving in to the areas most impacted by #HurricaneMichael to begin assessing needs and serving Anyone w/inquiries is asked to call 877-285-5505 EXT. 1005 Please be patient as our volunteers work to answer your questions in a timely manner.

OCTOBER 11, 2018 – Thursday

Assessments in Progress

SWFD Command Staff in Bay Co. assessing fire/rescue needs. As State of Florida Emergency Response Plan (SERP) Region 1 Coordinator, we’re coordinating assets/formulating plans to help our bay county neighbors. Continue to keep them in your thoughts. (South Walton FD)

Military Response

National Guard and Department of Defense (DoD) assets respond to the Florida Panhandle prior to the hurricane’s landfall. About 2250 – 3500 troops have been authorized to respond.  http://www.nationalguard.mil/News/Article/1659208/national-guard-other-dod-assets-respond-to-michael/ (US Air Force)

OCTOBER 10, 2018 – Wednesday

Personnel

40 Firefighters from 7 Central Florida FDs on way to Florida Panhandle tonight to help with SAR activities. (Ken Tyndall with WFTV)

At 8 a.m., I activated 1,500 Georgia Guardsmen to be placed on standby and deployed as needed to areas affected by Hurricane Michael. (GA Governor Nathan Deal)

OCTOBER 9, 2018 – Tuesday

Swift Water Rescue Team

Virginia’s Task Force’s 16-person Water Rescue Team departs for Florida in response to the Hurricane after being called upon to respond by FEMA.  This includes Fairfax Fire & Resue personnel. (VA-TF1 Force 1 – USA-1 – Urban Search and Rescue)

Supply Deliveries

Today, dozens of #GARedCross volunteer teams are moving into areas hardest hit by #HurricaneMichael — bringing food and supplies to people in need. In all, more than 1,000 trained #RedCross disaster workers are now on the ground, working with partners to provide the most help.

We will update as more resources and details are obtained from various Social Media and posted here. We would love it if you followed us on our own Social Media outlets:  @nwfireblog (Facebook and Twitter)

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(c) 2018 NW Fire Blog – 10/13/2018 – 1820 hours PDT