Over the past 24 hours there have been 3,500 lightning strikes across northeast California. There are now 29 confirmed fires in CAL FIRE’s jurisdiction.
Fires of Interest:
Russell Fire, Lassen County
East of Straylor Lake
* 200 acres of timber, 0% contained
Constantia Fire, Lassen County (Federal Control)
BLM – Carson City District
5 Miles south of Doyle
* 1,700 acres – 10% contained
Lightning Strikes, Northern California
Potato Fire, Mono County (Federal Control)
BLM – Owens Valley District
5 Miles east of Bridgeport
* 610 acres – 60% contained
* Expected containment on July 27
Lightning Strikes Spark Fires
In northern California the US Forest Service reports another 78 lightning strikes sparked fires for 115 acres and the Bureau of Land Management has another 19 fires for 6 acres.
The National Weather Service is calling for continued lightning today.
It is extremely important that residents be extra cautious right now, as crews are busy with lightning sparked fires and we can’t afford a negligent human caused fire. Lightning strikes are dangerous!
