The progression threatens new communities in the foothills, especially with the winds expected overnight into tomorrow. The death was not caused by the fire but was due to a medical issue, the Fresno Fire Department confirmed, ABC30 reported.Īuthorities warned: "The fire continues to grow in all directions with large increases to the south and east. One person died after collapsing in the Mono Hot Springs resort area. Rescue efforts by military helicopters were "unsuccessful," challenged by "heavy smoke conditions," the Fresno Fire Department noted on its official Twitter account. Over 60 people were reported to be trapped in the Sierra National Forest, including at least 50 at Lake Edison area and 14 on China Peak, authorities confirmed. cbgt圜3fCT- City of Monrovia SeptemCreek Fire and Greystone Ave., south to Foothill Blvd. The 2nd phase will be all residents residing between Hillcrest Blvd. The 1st phase will be all residents residing north of Hillcrest Blvd. Critical fire weather conditions are expected, and local power outages will be possible," the NWS added in another post on Twitter. "Gusty north to east winds will develop across interior #NorCal later tonight and Tuesday. "North/east winds are forecast to develop at this time, and combined with low relative humidity values & dry fuels (which are becoming increasingly drier by the day), critical fire weather conditions are expected," the NWS warned Monday in a post on its official Twitter account. local time on Wednesday, the National Weather Service (NWS) confirmed. local time and will be in place through 8 a.m. The Red Flag Warning began Monday at 10 p.m. "The Inland Empire down into San Diego are under a fire weather watch for critical fire weather expected Tuesday into Wednesday," Cal Fire noted. Pictures and Videos Show California Burning As More Wildfires Break Out.Track California Wildfires Using Space Satellite Images and Tools.Excessive Heat Warning After Record-breaking Temperatures for California.Oregon Fire Map, Updates As Evacuation Alert Issued for Lionshead.Creek Fire Update, Over 60 People Trapped as Rescue Efforts 'Unsuccessful'.The department remains vigilant for "potential more significant wildfires due to critical fire weather," and "much of California is currently under a Red Flag Warning for strong, gusty winds and low humidity," the report said.
The Valley and El Dorado fires were reported to be at three percent and seven percent containment, respectively, according to Cal Fire. "In the past 33 years we have not seen a single year go over two million acres until this year," a Cal Fire spokesperson noted.Īs of Monday, over 14,100 firefighters were reported to be battling 24 large wildfires, several of which have been caused by lightning, with 3,300 structures destroyed and eight deaths reported, according to Cal Fire's latest report Monday.Īt least two fires were reported to be zero percent contained on Monday, including the Bobcat Fire in Los Angeles County and the Creek Fire in Fresno County. California wildfires have burned a record number of over two million acres of land, according to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal Fire).