The latest on the California wildfires
Firefighters are working hard to control the wildfires that have affected California, particularly in the northern and central areas of the state. “L.A. Now” reports the latest status on the wildfires across the state:
“* The La Brea fire, about 21 miles east of Santa Maria, is now 60% contained. It has burned at least 85,686 acres since it began Aug. 8. Two structures – including a non-operational guard station and a hunter’s cabin – have been destroyed, officials said.
* The Lockheed fire, which has burned about 7,000 acres in the Santa Cruz Mountains, is now 50% contained. It is threatening more than 250 residences in Swanton and Bonny Doon.
* The Vintage fire in southwest Ventura County has burned 150 acres and is 60% contained.
* The Corral fire, located between San Francisco and Modesto, is 85% contained.
* The Yuba fire in Yuba County has blackened 2,200 acres, destroying two residences and threatening about 400 other residences and 30 commercial properties. It is 15% contained.
* The SHU Lightning fire in Shasta County is 90% contained, It has burned 17,623 acres.
* The Fairfield fire, near the intersection of southeast Shasta County and northwest Plumas County, is 30% contained. It has burned 1,400 acres.
* The Coffin fire, in Trinity County, is 100% contained after burning at least 1,200 acres.
* The Wildcat fire in Yosemite National Park, Tuolumne County, has burned 920 acres.
* The Lion Complex fire in Tulare County’s Sequoia National Forest has burned more than 3,200 acres.”
For the latest updates, visit the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection.
