CARR FIRE Morning update:
The Carr Fire has burned more than 167,000 acres, and is 47 percent contained. Approximately 1600 structures have been destroyed, and 1800 are still threatened.
MENDOCINO COMPLEX Mid-day update:
The Mendocino Complex Fire has burned more than 241,000 acres, making it the largest wildfire in recorded history in California. It is now 20 percent contained. This Fire has destroyed 75 homes and threatens 11,300 more.
FERGUSON FIRE mid-day update:
The Ferguson Fire has burned more than 94,000 acres and is 43% contained. Firefighters are working to not only keep the fire out of Yosemite National Park, but to secure the communities of Foresta, and Yosemite West too. Portions of Yosemite National Park are still closed, including Yosemite Valley, and both the Mariposa and Merced Groves of Giant Sequoias. Several campgrounds are also still closed. More information can be found by goinibng on-line to: nps.gov/yose, or by calling the National Park.
HECKER FIRE Mon. a.m.:
The Hecker Fire burned 11.5 acres near Gilroy. The blaze broke out Monday and was 90 percent contained by late Monday night.
ROOP FIRE Mon a.m.:
The Roop Fire began about 9:45 p.m. Monday night near the Coyote Reservoir and Leavesley Road near Gilroy. It was about 70 percent contained by late Monday night.
More information on many of the fires burning in California can also be found on-line at: Fire.ca.gov
