Number one, stay off social media and avoid reading panic-inducing posts. These areas are still at risk from the Walbridge Fire. He's won national awards for his investigations and feature stories. The fire is currently 2,360 acres and 99% contained. Hwy 116 will also be closed at Drake Road coming into Guerneville. In addition Sweetwater Springs Road between 17990 and 19500 will remain closed due to hazardous tree removal, powerline repair, roadway repair, and other hazards being mitigated in the area. Extreme fire behavior with short and long range spotting are continuing to challenge firefighting efforts. (Ray Chavez/Bay Area News Group), HEALDSBURG, CA - AUGUST 22: A truck is parked in a vineyard in Healdsburg, Calif., as the LNU Lightning Complex fire still burning regions of Napa and Sonoma County on Saturday, Aug., 22, 2020. NOTE: Residents living on Armstrong Woods Road north of Sweetwater Springs Road will have to check in the with the manned traffic control point at that intersection and show proof of residency to make access. Wednesday August 19th, 2020 :: 09:37 p.m. PDT, Vegetation Fire - 4600 block of Bennett Valley Road Evacuations in Place. All areas south and west of Willow Creek Rd. It is important to identify official sources of information now so that during an emergency all members of the community have direct access to accurate and timely facts. Mill Creek Road west of the intersection of Puccioni Road, South of Stewarts Point Skaggs Springs Road, West of West Dry Creek Road and Westside Road, North of Sweetwater Springs Road and McCray Ridge Road, East of the East Austin Creek (the actual creek), South of Stewarts Point-Skaggs Spring Road, SR-1 @ Fort Ross Road- No traffic on S/B SR-1 and no traffic E/B on Fort Ross Rd, SR-1 @ Meyers Grade Road- No traffic on N/B SR-1 and no traffic on N/B Meyers Grade Rd, Fort Ross Road at Seaview Road- No traffic on W/B Fort Ross Rd. and the Town of Windsor of the maps. Shortly after 7 p.m., the San Luis Valley Emergency team said progression on the fire stopped, and the evacuation zone was reduced to fewer than 30 homes. We will send an alert for each area as it re-opens. (Ray Chavez/Bay Area News Group), HEALDSBURG, CA - AUGUST 23: A stray cow is escorted by a police cruiser to safety as it walks along Dry Creek Road in Healdsburg, Calif., on Sunday, Aug., 23, 2020. _____________________________________________________________________. We ask for the media's continued discretion and compassion as residents go through a challenging time. All other areas under evacuation order are still closed. Since the lightning siege that started on Saturday, August 15, 2020, there have been over 13,000 lightning strikes. NOTE: Wallace Creek Road and Mill Creek Road, west of Wallace Creek Road (including Palmer Creek Road), will remain closed. Map Grid WI-A (Town of Windsor) all orders lifted, North of Windsor River Road to the northern town limit, West of Hwy 101 to the western town limit. The new areas are on the fires northern and western fronts. Gavin Newsom announced the state has obtained two grants from the Federal Emergency Management Agency to pay for the ongoing fight against fires burning and Napa and Nevada counties. If you need help evacuating animals, call 707-861-0699 (Sonoma CART). Incidents Overview > https://www.fire.ca.gov/incidents/2020/, Fire 13-4 Mandatory Evacuation Order Updates, Entire area Zone 1D (1D1, 1D2, 1D3, 1D4, 1D5), East of the Sonoma Coast from Fort Ross Rd.to the Russian River. dead ends, extending west to the Russian River. The Sorensons own their cleaning services company, "if we allow our town to get trash, then we have a trashy town," He said as they try to prevent the trash going into the river. We recommend you stay home for the day once you arrive. The two run a cleaning business called Everclean North, and on Saturday were emptying public trash cans in an otherwise mostly empty downtown. If you need help evacuating livestock, call 707-234-7193. The threat of dry thunderstorms will decrease in the central valley this morning, but remain possible in portions of the foothills and mountains through the evening. in Petaluma . Evacuation warnings had been issued for areas around Highway 128 at Silverado Trail to Chiles Pope Valley Road, Highway 128 at Lower Chiles Valley Road to Turtle Rock. Use extreme caution when around any burned areas that may be present. The evacuation orders combined cover about 5,700 people in 1,900 homes, according to a Napa County spokesperson. You just got to keep living life: In Sonoma, Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window), Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window), Los Gatos: Hundreds still without power as Black Road repair project finishes early, You just got to keep living life: In Sonoma County, taking out the trash, getting ice cream and waiting for disaster. View of a fire burning near Monte Rio in Sonoma County, March 1, 2022. The fires have been added to the group of lightning-caused wildfires in the North Bay called the LNU Lightning Complex fires. The 13-4 fire is burning in an area near Gray Creek and the end of Mill Creek Road, west of Healdsburg and north of the Austin Creek recreational area. The Sonoma County Gazette is published Monthly by Sonoma Media Investments This is a summary of all incidents, including those managed by CAL FIRE and other partner agencies. More updates at 6pm. Power poles, trees, and other structures may have been damaged. You can also call 1(800)743-5000. Snow, Rain, the Works on the Way to the North Bay, STORMY FOR LAST WEEK OF FEBRUARY INTO MARCH, HOPE (FOR RETURN OF RAIN) NOW APPEARING ON THE HORIZON. Major emergency incidents could include large, extended-day wildfires (10 acres or greater), floods, earthquakes, hazardous material spills, etc. The Sonoma County Sheriffs Office is lifting the evacuation orders and warnings in the following areas: Zone WI-A (Town of Windsor) all orders lifted, Open Zone 1 map to determine your exact area, Map Grid 1D1 downgraded to Evacuation Warning, Map Grid 1D2 downgraded to Evacuation Warning. Evac center is located at Ski Hi Complex: 2235 Sherman Ave, Monte Visto, CO. 41144. pic.twitter.com/kID0tMPN3s. Updated: 10 months ago / Posted Apr 21, 2022. WildFire 13-4 est creciendo y ahora se ha actualizado a Evacuacin obligatoria. Multiple wildfires are burning in the greater North Bay. For a full description, times, and a list of organizations at these locations click here. East of the south fork of the Gualala River. Evacuation Orders on Highway 29 from Silverado Trail to the Lake County Line, excluding the portion within the Calistoga City Limits, remain in effect. Everybody on my block is upset, said Linda McDowell, 71, who started packing her car for what would have been her third evacuation in three years before someone figure out that Austin Creek was nowhere near Windsor and she and her husband didnt need to worry. Jackson Resort Road and McPeak Road north of Wasson Road all remain under Evacuation Order, ______________________________________________________________________. NOTE: All access to Lake Sonoma remains closed. NOTE: People returning to their homes off of West Dry Creek Road will have to utilize Lambert Bridge Road and Yoakim Bridge Road to return. CLICK HERE if youre having a problem viewing the photos on a mobile device. You can also call 1(800)743-5000. Continue to follow the instructions of first responders in the area and make sure to listen for hi-lo sirens if fire conditions change. The California Independent Systems Operator, a nonprofit that oversees the broader electric grid and monitors energy demand and supply statewide, said mid-afternoon it was seeing consumer conservation make a dent but that power outages are still likely for energy shortfalls.. Students at Marsh and Metz schools were being released early. North of Old Cazadero Road and Austin Creek (The actual Creek) and East Austin Creek through the recreation area. The following areas were downgraded from Evacuation Order to Evacuation Warning: A portion of zones 1D5 downgraded from Evacuation Order to Evacuation Warning, Westside Road south of Sweetwater Springs Road, NOTE: McPeak Road north of Wasson Road remain evacuation order, NOTE: Mount Jackson resort Road to remain under evacuation order, A portion of zones 1B3 downgraded from Evacuation Order to Evacuation Warning, North and East of Lion Head Ranch Road at King Ridge Road, South West of 14900 Stewart Point Skaggs Springs Road, NOTE: Remainder of the zone still under Evacuation Order, NOTE: Lion Head Ranch Road under Evacuation order. Prior to joining the organization, he was an investigative reporter at The Virginian-Pilot, where he covered state government, the military and criminal justice. I just want this nightmare to be over, Hall said. Authorities say an emergency fund is also in the works for those who sustained damage or lost their properties. Mandatory Evacuation Order has been expanded to include all residents in the follow area: East of Sewell Road and King Ridge Road. 0% contained. The evacuation zone has been reduced to less than 30 homes. Categories . Evacue inmediatamente si se encuentra en la zona. Hennessey fire: 10,000 acres near Hennessey Ridge Road. The public is reminded to stay vigilant on current fire conditions. An outage in Santa Rosa affecting about 349 customers is under investigation and is not the result of a rolling blackout, Contreras said. Spanish fire: 1,000 acres near Spanish Flat. "We're not going anywhere, we stay here". Theres going to be a lot of traffic in the area so please drive safely; our priority is getting everyone home safely. The Sorensons own their cleaning business, "if we allow our town to get trash, then we have a trashy town, He said as they try to prevent the trash going into the river. Future orders will reference these maps as well. Incidents Overview > https://www.fire.ca.gov/incidents. Bryan Menegon and his wife, Stephanie Quirk, were spending a relaxing day in Healdsburg Plaza with their daughters, even though their home is under an evacuation order and ash has been raining from the sky all day. Published by on June 29, 2022. The Hennessey fire, near Hennessey Ridge Road, had burned 2,700 acres. The fire is burning in the town and massive electrical outages are being reported. The Sorensons own their cleaning services company, "if we allow our town to get trash, then we have a trashy town," He said as they try to prevent the trash going into the river. See map below. SOME EVACUATION ORDERS LIFTED - Napa County 08/21/20 9:30 AM. Both centers are open from 10am to 7pm through Friday September 4, 2020. The location has been moved to Ski High on Sherman Ave. If you have questions about your gas or power check the PG&E website for information. . The uncertainty and stress are enough to push anyone to their breaking point, said Dr. Mark LaGrave, an emergency room doctor with Kaiser Permanente Santa Rosa who has been volunteering at the Sonoma County Fairgrounds evacuation shelter, where nearly 200 people are taking refuge from the fires. Please continue to adhere to road closures and any evacuation warnings. Monte Rio Fire Chief Steve Baxman tells KTVU-TV all the roads into the town of 1,000 people along the Russian River north of San Francisco are inundated. Residents are to leave now, Cal Fire officials said. This map shows where the Gamble fire near Lake Berryessa in Napa County started. The formal announcement of lifting evacuations in an area currently under evacuation. Fire personnel conducted a thorough evaluation of the undamaged structures in the evacuation . But theres not a lot of road networks out of there, Nicholls said, and emergency officials want to ensure residents have plenty of time to get out, he said. The fire is currently 55,353 acres and 42% contained. "We're not going anywhere, we stay here". As of Saturday night, the fire was 15 percent contained, burning through 325,000 acres, claiming four lives and destroying 845 buildings. Marisa Kendall is a housing reporter for the Bay Area News Group who covers homelessness for The Mercury News and East Bay Times. ___________________________________________________________. The following areas have had all evacuation orders lifted: North of the Dry Creek and the norther fork of Lake Sonoma County, West of Dutcher Creek, City of Coverdale city limits and Hwy 128, Sweetwater at Westside (Moved from Wholer at Eastside Road), River Road at McPeak just west of Korbel (Moved from River Road at River Drive), Mountain Jackson Resort Road at Westside Road (Moved from River Road at Odd Fellows Road), 14900 Stewarts Point Skaggs Springs Road (Moved from 22303 Skaggs Springs Road), King Ridge Road at Cazadero Highway (Already in place), Move TCP from Dutcher Creek at Dry Creek to the Fish Hatchery, _______________________________________________________________. For information on outage locations, times, and health concerns, visit your #utility website. "We're not going anywhere, we stay here". May 17, 2022. North and East of Coleman Valley Rd. Everything west of the eastern edge of Lake Sonoma to the western boundarythat runs north along the ridge line from the intersection of Stewarts Point Skaggs Springs Rd @ Old Stewarts Point Skaggs Springs Road to the interception of Rockpile Road @ Cooley Ranch Road north to the Mendocino County Line. If you're a registered Disqus user, your account will work on the Gazette as well. / CBS Colorado, UPDATE: Monte Vista Community Reeling After Wind-Blown Fire Displaces 6 Families. MORE INFO HERE: https://socoemergency.org/recover/walbridge-meyers-fire-recovery/local-assistance-center/. Smoke from the fire has blanketed much of central Sonoma County, with gray ash falling miles from the fire front on the eastern side of Highway 101. The public is reminded to stay vigilant on current fire conditions. Heres where each stood at 8:15 p.m. Tuesday: 13-4 fire: 500 acres west of Healdsburg. Here is the list of evacuation areas now impacted. (Ray Chavez/Bay Area News Group), GUERNEVILLE, CA - AUGUST 22: Sally Sorenson and her husband Keary Sorenson, of Monte Rio, clean up the street and remove trash from the trash can into their hauling truck in downtown Guerneville, Calif., which is under evacuation order as the LNU Lightning Complex fire continues burring regions of Solano and Napa counties on Saturday, Aug., 22, 2020. MV FIRE Update @ 15:20: Press Conference will be at 6pm. All other areas under evacuation order are still closed. A reminder to drive slowly and yield to emergency personnel in the area. Monte Rio Fire Chief Steve . The family lives in Middletown, in Lake County, which is under threat from the Hennessey Fire. First published on April 20, 2022 / 9:59 PM. Evacuation Warning has been expanded to include all residents in the following area: North of the Dry Creek and the norther fork of Lak Sonoma County, West of Dutcher Creek, City of Coverdale city limits and Hwy 128, All to the Western and norther town limits west of 101. The couple lives in Monte Rio, where Keary moved from Santa Cruz after losing everything in the 1989 Loma Prieta Earthquake. $1,000 reward for information leading to the return of this beloved public sculpture! The fires impacting Sonoma County include the Walbridge Fire, west of Healdsburg and the Meyers Fire, north of Jenner. Evacuate immediately if you're in the area. A Federal Assistance Center will open in the coming days, check https://socoemergency.org for details as they become available. Are they going to get the fire out? Use caution when returning to the area as conditions to the roadway may have changed due the fire. You can call 2-1-1 or visit socoalerts.org if you have any questions. Residents whose homes are in the burn area can obtain safety information, safety materials and supplies to help in the process of checking on your property. Fires continue to make runs in multiple directions and impacting multiple communities. Crews are working on hotspots. . Gov. The county has set up a Re-entry Point at 17499 Bodega Highway, Bodega Bay. PDT, Fire 13-4 Evacuation Warning Order Update. You may also visit https://arcg.is/0buuL1, type in your address and see what the status is of your zone. A reminder to drive slowly and yield to emergency personnel. All Access Digital offer for just 99 cents! Those needing emergency housing can head to the Church of the Nazarene at 228 Madison Street. First Responders are currently working on going door to door to assist. For a full list of recovery resources click on attached link: https://socoemergency.org/recover/returning-to-your-home. Future orders will reference this map as well. Hello world! East of the California Coastal National Monument (BLM property). With extreme fire danger expected this weekend, it is critical that all Californians take steps to prevent sparking a wildfire. Access will be limited to residents only; no other public access will be granted at this time. Though the Walbridge Fire reportedly has made it into the north edge of Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve, the old-growth trees in the main area of the park were undamaged Saturday. North of Graton Rd. North of where Windsor River Rd. "We're not going anywhere, we stay here". A portion of zone 1D5 downgraded from Evacuation Order to Evacuation Warning, Westside Road south of Sweetwater Springs RoadNorth of the Russian RiverWest of the Hacienda Bridge to Korbel, NOTE: McPeak Road north of Wasson Road remains under evacuation order, NOTE: Mount Jackson Resort Road to remains under evacuation order, A portion of zone 1B3 downgraded from Evacuation Order to Evacuation Warning, North and East of Lions Head Ranch Road at King Ridge Road, South and West of 14900 Stewart Point Skaggs Springs Road, NOTE: Remainder of the zone still under evacuation order, NOTE: Lions Head Ranch Road under evacuation order, Map Grid 2A2 Evacuation Warning Lifted, North of the Dry Creek and the norther fork of Lake Sonoma County, West of Dutcher Creek, City of Coverdale city limits and Hwy 128, __________________________________________________________________. 1 structure, two outbuildings destroyed. We're letting some people back into their homes," said Arthur. The fire is currently 500 acres and 0% contained. 0% contained. More details will be forthcoming. Theres not a lot of people living up there, but the potential is always that it can spread, so thats why we issued the evacuation warning, county spokesman Paull Gullixson said. The majority of these zones have already been moved into an Evacuation Warning. Future orders will reference these maps as well. These areas under various evacuations orders are referenced in grid 2K1 of the attached map. The couple also lost a cannabis farm in the Kincade Fire last year, which they replaced with a new one in Lake County, under the name Menegon Farms. Monte Rio Fire Chief Steve Baxman said the entire west county, from Jenner to Sea Ranch on the coast, inland to Cazadero and Annapolis and all along the lower Russian River, is ripe to burn.. Go to socoemergency.org or call 2-1-1 if you have any questions. Despite the looming catastrophic threat, Keary and Sally Sorensen were focused on a more manageable nuisance littering. LNU Lighting Complex Fire, Napa County (more info), Napa, Lake, Sonoma, Solano, and Yolo Counties, *Hennessey (merged fires) 293,602 acres, 26% contained, _________________________________________________________. (Ray Chavez/Bay Area News Group), GUERNEVILLE, CA - AUGUST 22: Firefighters from different cities ride along downtown Guerneville, Calif., during a mandatory evacuation as the LNU Lightning Complex fire continues burning regions of Solano and Napa counties on Saturday, Aug., 22, 2020. He also speaks Spanish, holds strong opinions about burritos and can be reached at 408-920-5012. 0% contained. NOTE: Wallace Creek Road and Mill Creek Road, west of Wallace Creek Road (including Palmer Creek Road), will remain closed due to hazardous tree removal, powerline repair, roadway repair, and other hazards being mitigated in the area. Residents should remain in their cars and are asked to wear a face covering. Hello world! Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. 2023 News of the North Bay. If you are in Zone 2E4 EVACUATE NOW. Check with your neighbors to ensure they have been made aware of the order. The burn area is under a Public Health Order due to health hazards created by the fire. #EnergyConservation is helping but #CA consumers should prepare for #poweroutages. Significant fire growth is expected throughout the rest of the operational period. 8 :40 PM: New Sonoma County evacuation orders on wildfire's northern and western fronts Authorities have expanded the mandatory evacuation orders in place due to the 13-4 wildfire burning in a. Evacuation Order: Immediate threat to life. Its been horrible.. She graduated from American University with a BA degree in literature with a minor in journalism. Upton said the county has reduced capacity at Crosswalk to 60, a fraction of what it housed during the 2017 Atlas fire, because of the need for social distancing. A reminder to drive slowly and yield to emergency personnel. Mandatory evacuation orders have been issued for neighborhoods with a high risk of flooding during Wednesday's storm. Some residents were even trying to go about life as usual in Guerneville, to the southwest of Healdsburg and downwind from the approaching fire. West of Covey Rd.North of Front St. / Hwy. Media is allowed in disaster areas per State law. Theres going to be a lot of traffic in the area so please drive safely; our priority is getting everyone home safely. Elderly persons, children and individuals with respiratory illnesses are particularly susceptible to elevated air pollution levels and should take extra precautions to avoid exposure. 116 East of Martinelli Rd. She previously covered startups and venture capital for the Bay Area News Group and prior to that court cases for The Recorder in San Francisco. You will need to show proof of residency to make entry. The Red Cross is supporting an #EvacuationCenter for the residents affected by the fire in #MonteVista. The Hennessey Fire is one of three main fires now being called the . If you need help evacuating livestock, call 707-234-7193. Sonoma County officials are attempting to address that issue by screening evacuees for virus symptoms and taking temperatures at the door of the county fairgrounds shelter. Those warnings cover residents of areas west of the South Fork Gualala River; north of Fort Ross Road; and south and east of King Ridge Road. 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. Markley fire: 2,500 acres near Monticello Dam. (Ray Chavez/Bay Area News Group), HEALDSBURG, CA - AUGUST 22: A thick smoky cloud moves over vineyards in Healdsburg, Calif., as the LNU Lightning Complex fire still burning regions of Napa and Sonoma County on Saturday, Aug., 22, 2020. (Ray Chavez/Bay Area News Group), GUERNEVILLE, CA - AUGUST 22: Keary Sorenson, of Monte Rio, of Monte Rio, takes photos of the signs he and his wife Sally put on a corner in downtown Guerneville, Calif., which is under evacuation order as the LNU Lightning Complex fire continues burring Solano and Napa counties on Saturday, Aug., 22, 2020.
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