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California Wildfires 11.14.18 Update California Wildfires 11.14.18 Update Risk Services Division 14 November 2018 Legal Notice All consulting services performed by HUB are advisory in nature. All resultant reports are based upon conditions and practices observed by HUB and information supplied by the client. Any such reports may not identify or contemplate all unsafe conditions and practices; others may exist. HUB does not imply, guarantee or warrant the safety of any of the client’s properties or operations or that the client or any such properties or operations are in compliance with all federal, state or local laws, codes, statutes, ordinances, standards or recommendations. All decisions in connection with the implementation, if any, of any of HUB’s advice or recommendations shall be the sole responsibility of, and made by, the client.The advice and recommendations submitted in this plan constitute neither a warranty of future results nor an assurance against risk. This material represents the best judgment of HUB and is based on information obtained from both open and closed sources. HUB Risk Services Sensitive 14 November 2018 California Wildfires For Official Use Only 07:00 AM PT California Wildfires Status at (07:00 AM PT) 14 November, 2018 . State of Emergency declared for Los Angeles and Ventura Counties . State of Emergency declared for Butte County . At least 50 fatalities reported . Over 250,000 people displaced . Up to 21 million people currently under Fire Weather (Red Flag) Warnings . Currently thirteen active fires across the state . The three fires of greatest concern remain the Camp, Woolsey, and Hill fires . More than 15,500 structures are threatened by the Camp Fire which has burned 130,000 acres and is 35% contained . At least 57,000 structures are threatened by the Woolsey Fire which has burned 97,620 acres and is 47% contained . The Hill Fire has burned 4531 acres and is 94% contained Sensitive Page 2 of 14 For Official Use Only HUB Risk Services Sensitive 14 November 2018 California Wildfires For Official Use Only 07:00 AM PT Summary As of 07:00 PT (1500 UTC), fourteen fires are active across the state of California. The three fires of greatest concern continue to be the Camp, Woolsey, and Hill fires. Camp Fire Forty-eight fatalities associated with the Camp fire are reported. The fire is burning approximately 90 miles north of Sacramento. The fire has burned 130,000 acres and is 35% contained. Approximately 15,500 structures are threatened, 7,600 residential and 260 commercial structures have been destroyed. More than 5,615 fire personnel are working the fire. Evacuation orders are established for Paradise, Magalia, Concow, Butte Creek Canyon, and Butte Valley. Firefighters continued to hold established containment lines. Overnight firefighters took advantage of nighttime humidity recovery. Throughout the night firefighters will provide structure defense and continue to strengthen and improve existing control lines. Firefighters will be on patrol within the fire area while also mitigating hot spots and hazards. Sensitive Page 3 of 14 For Official Use Only HUB Risk Services Sensitive 14 November 2018 California Wildfires For Official Use Only 07:00 AM PT Woolsey Fire Two fatalities associated with the Woolsey fire have been reported. The fire is burning in a densely populated area and currently threatens the communities of Thousand Oaks, Oak Park, Westlake Village, Agoura Hills, West Hills, Simi Valley, Chatsworth, Bell Canyon, Hidden Hills, Malibu and Calabasas. The fire has burned 97,620 acres and is 47% contained. At least 57,000 structures are threatened and an estimated 483 have been destroyed. Currently 3,685 personnel are fighting the fire. Moderate Santa Ana wind buffeted the area today with wind gusts between 30 and 45 MPH. The strong winds, combined with relative humidity in the single digits, produced another day of critical fire weather conditions. Fire crews and aircraft worked to contain a flare-up in the Sherwood Lake area. Resources were mobilized from staging to assist with suppression efforts. Firefighting resources will pursue opportunities to build and improve direct line to minimize further perimeter growth and support containment objectives. Hill Fire The Hill fire is burning in Ventura County. The fire is 4,531 acres and 94% contained. Two structures are reported destroyed. No fatalities are reported. Fire crews continue to mop up and patrol the fire perimeter. Santa Ana winds will diminish somewhat overnight, but will strengthen again Wednesday morning. Fire suppression repair teams are actively engaged working around the fire perimeter and affected areas. Sensitive Page 4 of 14 For Official Use Only HUB Risk Services Sensitive 14 November 2018 California Wildfires For Official Use Only 07:00 AM PT State Fire Map The Garner Complex and Natchez fires, marked A&B on the map, are Oregon State Fires 1. Essex Fire: CAL FIRE is assisting the Modoc National Forest with a fire east of Essex Reservoir, northeast of Canby (Modoc County). For more information go to: https://twitter.com/ModocNF 2. Green Hill Fire: [final] off Highway 299 in the area of Green Hill (Humboldt County) is now 100% contained at 1 acre. https://twitter.com/CALFIRE_HUU 3. Wilson Fire: CAL FIRE is assisting the Lassen National Forest with a new wildfire at Wilson Lake Rd and Lost Creek Rd, 10 miles northwest of Chester (Tehama County). For more information go to: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/6229/ 4. Camp Fire: [update] Pulga Road at Camp Creek Road near Jarbo Gap (Butte County) is now 130,000 acres and 35% contained. Evacuations in place. Unified Command: CAL FIRE, Butte County Sheriff Department, Paradise Police Department, and the USFS. For more information go to: http://www.fire.ca.gov/current_incidents/incidentdetails/Index/2277 5. Brushy Fire: [update] near Dos Rios, off Highway 162, East of Highway 101 (Mendocino County) is now 35 acres and 50% contained. 6. Nurse Fire: This is not a CAL FIRE incident. CAL FIRE is assisting the Suisun City Fire Protection District with a 1,500 acre fire off Highway 12 and Nurse Blue Road, Suisun City (Solano County). #NurseFire is 90% contained. 7. Donnell Fire: Currently 36,450 acres and 90% contained. This is not a CAL FIRE incident. For more information from the Stanislaus National Forest on this fire go to: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/6092/ 8. Lions Fire: Currently 13,347 acres and 85% contained. This is not a CAL FIRE incident. For more information go to: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/5850 Sensitive Page 5 of 14 For Official Use Only HUB Risk Services Sensitive 14 November 2018 California Wildfires For Official Use Only 07:00 AM PT 9. Eagle Fire: CAL FIRE is assisting the Sierra National Forest with a fire off Bobs Flat Trail, 3 miles north of Trimmer (Fresno County) This is not a CAL FIRE incident. For more information go to: https://twitter.com/Sierra_NF 10. Georges Fire: Assigned to the Inyo National Forest For more information go to: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/5907 11. Rincon Fire: [update] off Highway 9 and Rincon Crossing, north of Santa Cruz (Santa Cruz County) remains 17 acres and 100% contained For more information go to: http://www.fire.ca.gov/current_incidents/incidentdetails/Index/2275 12. Hill Fire: [update] at Hill Canyon Rd and Santa Rosa Rd, Santa Rosa Valley (Ventura County) per Ventura County Fire is now 4,531 acres and 94% contained. For additional information go to: https://www.vcemergency.com/ 13. Peak Fire: [final] off Highway 118 and Rocky Peak Road, east of Simi Valley (Ventura County) is now 100% contained at 186 acres. https://twitter.com/VCFD_PIO 14. Fork Fire: CAL FIRE is assisting the Angeles National Forest with a wildfire off East Fork Rd & San Gabriel Canyon Rd, Azusa (Los Angeles County). For more information go to: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/6196/ 15. Holy Fire: This is not a CAL FIRE incident. For additional information go to: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/6106/ Sensitive Page 6 of 14 For Official Use Only HUB Risk Services Sensitive 14 November 2018 California Wildfires For Official Use Only 07:00 AM PT Camp Fire Structure Status Sensitive Page 7 of 14 For Official Use Only HUB Risk Services Sensitive 14 November 2018 California Wildfires For Official Use Only 07:00 AM PT Camp Fire Evacuation Map Sensitive Page 8 of 14 For Official Use Only HUB Risk Services Sensitive 14 November 2018 California Wildfires For Official Use Only 07:00 AM PT LA County Evacuation Area Status – Woolsey Incident Sensitive Page 9 of 14 For Official Use Only HUB Risk Services Sensitive 14 November 2018 California Wildfires For Official Use Only 07:00 AM PT Watches and Warnings Current Red Flag Warnings Sensitive Page 10 of 14 For Official Use Only HUB Risk Services Sensitive 14 November 2018 California Wildfires For Official Use Only 07:00 AM PT National Weather Service has issued MODERATE WARNINGS for Los Angeles and Ventura Counties. The fire potential with this Santa Ana event is Marginal. Northeast winds of 15-30 mph with gusts to 40 mph will be possible this morning. Winds will slowly weaken during the afternoon. Rapid rates of spread will still be possible with new starts today due to low relative humidity and extremely dry fuels. National Weather Service has issued air quality alerts due to smoke impacts from surrounding wildfires. Areas affected are: Fresno; Kern; Kings; Madera; Merced; San Joaquin; Stanislaus; Tulare. The alert is in effect until the fires are extinguished. Impact: Exposure to particle pollution can cause serious health problems, aggravate lung disease, cause asthma attacks and acute bronchitis, and increase risk of respiratory infections. Instructions: Use caution as conditions warrant.
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