Jul 2, 2008 10:48 am US/Pacific
Statewide Fire Stats
SACRAMENTO (CAL FIRE) ―
Statistics
:
Fires: 1,114*
Acres: 440,144
Personnel Committed: 19,202
Resources Committed:
Engines: 1,416
Crews: 508
Dozers: 341
Water Tenders: 439
Helicopters: 102
* Revised fire number reflects new fire intelligence reported by both state and federal agencies.
Items of Interest
:
Highway closures: State highways and local roads are closed throughout California due to wildfire activities. Closures and delays are in place for State Highways 1 (Big Sur Area), 32, 70 and 299 (delays). Numerous county and local roads are closed as well. Travelers are advised to seek current information from local law enforcement.
Evacuations: Areas of Monterey, Santa Barbara and Shasta counties are under evacuation orders at this time. Precautionary evacuation orders are in place for areas in Butte, Kern, Mariposa, Mendocino, Monterey and Shasta counties. Residents are advised to monitor the fire situation in their areas, check with local law enforcement agencies for information, and be prepared to evacuate when necessary.
Structures:
Threatened: 7,798 residences, 165 commercial, 2,906 outbuildings.
Destroyed: 31 residences, 1 commercial, 28 outbuildings.
