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CAL FIRE Sonoma-Lake-Napa Unit (LNU)

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The CAL FIRE Sonoma-Lake-Napa Unit covers the counties of Sonoma, Lake, Napa, Solano, Yolo and Colusa, serving and safeguarding the people and protecting the property and resources here locally in California's North Bay.

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CAL FIRE Sonoma-Lake-Napa Unit (LNU) @calfirelnu.bsky.social · 05/09/2025
🚨[VEGETATION FIRE] #HopeFire 📍Location: Near Pine Flat Rd & Hope Rd in The Geysers ⌚️Time of Dispatch: 12:54 pm 🔥 Initial Report on Conditions: The fire is approximately one acre burning in brush at a moderate rate of spread. 💻 @ALERTCalifornia link: ops.alertcalifornia.org/cam-console/...
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CAL FIRE Sonoma-Lake-Napa Unit (LNU) @calfirelnu.bsky.social · 09/08/2025
The #BerryFire off Berryessa Knoxville Road north of Lake Berryessa in Napa County is 68 acres and 80 percent contained. On Saturday there will be 4 engines, 2 water tenders, 2 hand crews and 1 dozer continuing to fortify the established control lines and mop-up inside the perimeter of the fire.
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CAL FIRE Sonoma-Lake-Napa Unit (LNU) @calfirelnu.bsky.social · 08/08/2025
🚨[VEGETATION FIRE] #BerryFire 📍Location: Berryessa Knoxville Road, north of Lake Berryessa (Napa County) ⌚️Time of Dispatch: 10:50 a.m. | Aug. 8 🔥 Initial Report: The fire is approximately 50 acres burning at a moderate rate of spread. 💻 @ALERTCalifornia: ops.alertcalifornia.org/cam-console/...
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CAL FIRE Sonoma-Lake-Napa Unit (LNU) @calfirelnu.bsky.social · 07/08/2025
#LakeFire 3D map ➡️ bit.ly/47isf6c This fire in Clearlake is now 80% contained & is 401 acres. Fire crews remain engaged as there are 50 personnel assigned to the fire Thursday (4 engines & 2 hand crews). They will continue efforts of mopping the fire up 1,000 feet in from established control lines.
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CAL FIRE Sonoma-Lake-Napa Unit (LNU) @calfirelnu.bsky.social · 05/08/2025
The #LakeFire off Eastlake Dr. in Clearlake is now 60 percent contained and remains at 401 acres. On Tuesday there will be 14 engines, four hand crews and three water tenders working the fire with 125 total personnel assigned.
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CAL FIRE Sonoma-Lake-Napa Unit (LNU) @calfirelnu.bsky.social · 05/08/2025
The #LakeFire off Eastlake Dr. in Clearlake is now 50 percent contained and remains at 401 acres. The damage inspection process revealed that six outbuildings were destroyed in the fire and three additional structures were damaged (two outbuildings and one single-family residence.
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CAL FIRE Sonoma-Lake-Napa Unit (LNU) @calfirelnu.bsky.social · 04/08/2025
#LakeFire UPDATE: New mapping Monday morning of the fire off Eastlake Drive in Clearlake shows it burned 401 acres. It remains at 40 percent contained.
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CAL FIRE Sonoma-Lake-Napa Unit (LNU) @calfirelnu.bsky.social · 03/08/2025
🚨[VEGETATION FIRE] #HarveyFire 📍Location: Harvey Blvd & E Highway 20, Clearlake Oaks ⌚️Time of Dispatch: 12:35 p.m. 🔥 Initial Report on Conditions: The fire is burning in grass and oak woodland and is approximately 1/4 acre in size. 💻 @ALERTCalifornia link: ops.alertcalifornia.org/cam-console/...
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CAL FIRE Sonoma-Lake-Napa Unit (LNU) @calfirelnu.bsky.social · 03/08/2025
Here's a look at where our July fire activity in #CALFIRELNU compared with the last 15 years. We saw the third fewest acres burned of any July in this timeframe and the number of wildfires were also below average, which is something worth highlighting! 🔥 One less spark = one less wildfire 🚫
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CAL FIRE Sonoma-Lake-Napa Unit (LNU) @calfirelnu.bsky.social · 20/07/2025
Images of Strike Team 9140C, who has been out of Unit supporting operations in Northern California since July 6. The crews started out on the #BridgeFire in Humboldt County before moving over to the #GreenFire to support operations there being led by the @ShastaTrinityNF.
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CAL FIRE Sonoma-Lake-Napa Unit (LNU) @calfirelnu.bsky.social · 19/07/2025
Good @alertcalifornia.bsky.social view of firefighters stopping the #OrchardFire near Capay on Friday.
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CAL FIRE Sonoma-Lake-Napa Unit (LNU) @calfirelnu.bsky.social · 14/07/2025
Ride inside Engine 1488 as firefighters approached the #MarcyFire on Sunday. Notice the vehicles that pulled over to the right and stopped for the first responders. That's not just a courtesy, it’s the law. Every second counts for first responders when responding to emergencies.
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CAL FIRE Sonoma-Lake-Napa Unit (LNU) @calfirelnu.bsky.social · 13/07/2025
We have one engine strike team, one crew strike team and one dozer strike team out of Unit supporting the #GreenFire response near Shasta Lake. For Sunday, our Unit has 26 engines, 5 hand crews & 5 dozers available for incident response in addition to our aircraft. 📸 courtesy of @ShastaTrinityNF
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CAL FIRE Sonoma-Lake-Napa Unit (LNU) @calfirelnu.bsky.social · 09/07/2025
Knowing the Ready, Set, Go! guidelines today could save your life tomorrow. Here's a look at the middle part of this planning process: Get Set! ⚠️ These are actions to take when a fire is near. Learn more at ReadyForWildfire.org #ReadySetGo #EmergencyPreparedness
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CAL FIRE Sonoma-Lake-Napa Unit (LNU) @calfirelnu.bsky.social · 08/07/2025
Don't get caught off guard by an emergency 🚨 ✅ Get ready by taking these actions now. Learn more at ReadyForWildfire.org #ReadySetGo #EmergencyPreparedness #StaySafe
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CAL FIRE Sonoma-Lake-Napa Unit (LNU) @calfirelnu.bsky.social · 08/07/2025
Every acre of fuel reduction work is an investment in public safety. In the fiscal year 2024-25, #CALFIRELNU treated 6,152 acres through a combination of broadcast burns, fuel reduction projects, fuel breaks and right of way clearance projects with our many partners here in the North Bay.
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CAL FIRE Sonoma-Lake-Napa Unit (LNU) @calfirelnu.bsky.social · 07/07/2025
The #BartlettFire that started Sunday NW of Indian Valley Reservoir is now 50% contained. Better mapping late Sunday showed it burned 13.4 acres. Two engines and one hand crew will be back working that fire Monday to continue with the heavy mop-up operations and strengthening of control lines.
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CAL FIRE Sonoma-Lake-Napa Unit (LNU) @calfirelnu.bsky.social · 06/07/2025
#BartlettFire: Firefighters are responding with air & ground resources to a vegetation fire in the area of Bartlett Springs Road / M 5 Road, NW of Indian Valley Reservoir (Lake County). Initial report on conditions states the fire is approximately 2 acres in the flats with one spot out in front.
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CAL FIRE Sonoma-Lake-Napa Unit (LNU) @calfirelnu.bsky.social · 04/07/2025
#JamesFire - NEW INCIDENT - Firefighters are at scene of a 3 acres vegetation fire near the 7200 block of Pope Valley road, Pope Valley. The fire is in grassy oak woodland with moderate rate of spread. If traveling in the area use caution.
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CAL FIRE Sonoma-Lake-Napa Unit (LNU) @calfirelnu.bsky.social · 02/07/2025
Oakdale Incident Update from the Esparto Fire Protection District and CAL FIRE - Office of the State Fire Marshal (OFSM).
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CAL FIRE Sonoma-Lake-Napa Unit (LNU) @calfirelnu.bsky.social · 02/07/2025
#BrownFire UPDATE: The fire burned 15.51 acres and is now 75 percent contained. One outbuilding was destroyed in the fire, but no homes were lost. Firefighters remain on scene conducting heavy mop-up operations.
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CAL FIRE Sonoma-Lake-Napa Unit (LNU) @calfirelnu.bsky.social · 02/07/2025
#BrownFire: CAL FIRE is at scene with local agencies of a vegetation fire near Browns Valley Road and Bridge Lane, Vacaville. The fire is approximately three acres with a moderate rate of spread and multiple structures are threatened. A full CAL FIRE dispatch of air and ground resources is en route.
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CAL FIRE Sonoma-Lake-Napa Unit (LNU) @calfirelnu.bsky.social · 01/07/2025
The #CherryFire in Vacaville burned 8.35 acres Monday and is now 90% contained. This photo is from @alertcalifornia.bsky.social showing the initial attack on the fire and an airtanker from our Sonoma Air Attack Base dropping fire retardant on its right (eastern) flank.
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CAL FIRE Sonoma-Lake-Napa Unit (LNU) @calfirelnu.bsky.social · 01/07/2025
#CherryFire: CAL FIRE is at scene of a vegetation fire at I-80 and Cherry Glen Road with Vacaville Fire and the Vacaville Fire District. The fire is approximately 15 acres. Forward progress has been stopped.
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CAL FIRE Sonoma-Lake-Napa Unit (LNU) @calfirelnu.bsky.social · 29/06/2025
A #RedFlagWarning has been issued for northern Lake County starting Monday due to the possibility of lightning. In response to the predicted lightning and possible incident activity, our Unit will be staffing additional resources during this forecasted period.
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CAL FIRE Sonoma-Lake-Napa Unit (LNU) @calfirelnu.bsky.social · 29/06/2025
🎥 from the prescribed burn last week along HWY 128 west of Winters. Firefighters are planning on finishing the remaining stretch of this project between Tuesday-Thursday. This is helping to create a fuel break to protect the Golden Bear Estates & West Winters communities from the threat of wildfire.
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CAL FIRE Sonoma-Lake-Napa Unit (LNU) @calfirelnu.bsky.social · 29/06/2025
#FolsomFire: CAL FIRE and local agencies are responding to a vegetation fire in Guinda near Thurman St and Folsom St. The fire is approximately 1/2 acre, burning in grass at a medium rate of spread with two structures threatened.
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CAL FIRE Sonoma-Lake-Napa Unit (LNU) @calfirelnu.bsky.social · 29/06/2025
A multi-agency prescribed burn will take place at Lake Sonoma on Monday, June 30, as part of an ongoing effort to restore the natural ecological process of wildland fire management. Further details included in the pictures.
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CAL FIRE Sonoma-Lake-Napa Unit (LNU) @calfirelnu.bsky.social · 25/06/2025
The @napacounty.bsky.social Board of Supervisors approved a new 3-year, $64.6 million agreement with #CALFIRELNU, continuing a partnership dating back to 1932. The agreement ensures uninterrupted fire protection, emergency response & disaster readiness across unincorporated Napa County.
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CAL FIRE Sonoma-Lake-Napa Unit (LNU) @calfirelnu.bsky.social · 25/06/2025
Wednesday at 7:42 am, CAL FIRE/Napa County Fire units responded to a residential structure fire in Yountville near Yountville Cross Road and Stags View Lane. Smoke was coming out of a bedroom and upon entry firefighters were able to safely evacuate one individual and a dog from the residence.
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CAL FIRE Sonoma-Lake-Napa Unit (LNU) @calfirelnu.bsky.social · 25/06/2025
A CAL FIRE core objective is to contain 95% of all wildfires at 10 acres or less. Tuesday’s stop on the #CacheFire off HWY 20 east of Clearlake Oaks showed how a coordinated air and ground attack allowed us to meet that initial attack strategy. It was held to 9.75 acres.
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CAL FIRE Sonoma-Lake-Napa Unit (LNU) @calfirelnu.bsky.social · 25/06/2025
📸 from the first day of the prescribed burn taking place along Highway 128 west of Winters. Firefighters will be back out on Wednesday continuing with the project. Burning will begin around 9 a.m. and motorists can expect single-lane traffic control during burning operations.
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CAL FIRE Sonoma-Lake-Napa Unit (LNU) @calfirelnu.bsky.social · 24/06/2025
#CacheFire: CAL FIRE is responding to a vegetation fire near the Cache Creek Bridge on HWY 20 east of Clearlake Oaks. Per Boggs Copter 612 at scene, the fire is approximately five acres in brush with multiple spot fires. CAL FIRE is augmenting its dispatch with additional air and ground resources.
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CAL FIRE Sonoma-Lake-Napa Unit (LNU) @calfirelnu.bsky.social · 22/06/2025
The increasing fire danger posed by the high volume of dead grass and hotter, drier conditions in the region is prompting #CALFIRELNU to suspend all burn permits for outdoor residential burning within the State Responsibility Areas, effective June 23. Full details included in picture.
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CAL FIRE Sonoma-Lake-Napa Unit (LNU) @calfirelnu.bsky.social · 19/06/2025
Last week we held our annual Dozer Swamper Academy! Swampers scout for & guide dozer operators on the fireline, watching for hazards & helping with communications. It is a unique position & can be a stepping stone to operating one of the most critical wildland firefighting machines, the bulldozer.
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CAL FIRE Sonoma-Lake-Napa Unit (LNU) @calfirelnu.bsky.social · 17/06/2025
Here's a look back at Monday's successful prescribed burn at Sugarloaf Ridge State Park that we assisted California State Parks with.
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CAL FIRE Sonoma-Lake-Napa Unit (LNU) @calfirelnu.bsky.social · 12/06/2025
#FordFire: CAL FIRE air and ground resources are at scene of an approximate 8-acre vegetation fire near Lodoga Stonyford Rd and Sites Lodoga Rd in Colusa County. Ground resources continue making access. No structures are threatened at this time.
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CAL FIRE Sonoma-Lake-Napa Unit (LNU) @calfirelnu.bsky.social · 10/06/2025
Operations at the Nelson Rd prescribed burn in Vacaville are complete. Thank you to all the project partners who collaborated on this successful wildfire mitigation project. We also greatly appreciate the cooperation and understanding of those in the surrounding area as we conducted this project.
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CAL FIRE Sonoma-Lake-Napa Unit (LNU) @calfirelnu.bsky.social · 10/06/2025
🔥 Reminder: Prescribed burn happening today (Tuesday) in Vacaville near Nelson Road and Lagoon Valley Road on the south side of I-80. Smoke will be visible in the area. This planned operation helps reduce wildfire risk and promotes ecological health.
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CAL FIRE Sonoma-Lake-Napa Unit (LNU) @calfirelnu.bsky.social · 10/06/2025
CAL FIRE and local partners are anticipating to complete the final 25 acres in the Nelson Road prescribed burn project on Tuesday, June 10. The site sits next to I-80 near Nelson Rd & Lagoon Valley Rd. Start time: 9:30 am Nelson Rd closed south of Lagoon Valley Rd during burning operations
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CAL FIRE Sonoma-Lake-Napa Unit (LNU) @calfirelnu.bsky.social · 09/06/2025
Late Sunday evening our Unit sent resources to support the #ReadingFire response in #CALFIRESHU. We sent one engine strike team, two hand crew strike teams and one dozer strike team. This fire is burning in a remote area with difficult access and the additional resources will aid in the response.
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CAL FIRE Sonoma-Lake-Napa Unit (LNU) @calfirelnu.bsky.social · 08/06/2025
We will be assisting Sonoma Land Trust with a prescribed burn Sunday on its Laufenburg Ranch Preserve in Knights Valley, located near Highway 128 & Franz Valley Road. Two CAL FIRE engines will be present to help with the 8-acre burn in grass & oak woodland. #VegetationManagement #WildfirePrevention
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CAL FIRE Sonoma-Lake-Napa Unit (LNU) @calfirelnu.bsky.social · 08/06/2025
North Division Chief Paul Duncan & Forestry Assistant II Richard Bucher from the Boggs Mountain Demonstration State Forest spoke at the Cobb Forest Summit Saturday. This event brought the community together and had various speakers talk & we shared current forest conditions and wildfire information.
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CAL FIRE Sonoma-Lake-Napa Unit (LNU) @calfirelnu.bsky.social · 04/06/2025
Residents of northern Sonoma County, be advised of prescribed burning operations being conducted Wednesday-Friday at Lake Sonoma. Burning on Wednesday and Thursday will take place on the Warm Springs Dam, targeting approximately 80 acres of grass.
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CAL FIRE Sonoma-Lake-Napa Unit (LNU) @calfirelnu.bsky.social · 04/06/2025
Video from Day 1 of the C-234 Firing Operations course in Colusa County where firefighters are learning ignition techniques, fire behavior and other vital skills used in both prescribed fire and wildfire suppression.
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CAL FIRE Sonoma-Lake-Napa Unit (LNU) @calfirelnu.bsky.social · 03/06/2025
@calfire.bsky.social will be conducting night aerial firefighting training exercises for helicopters at Lake Berryessa (Napa Co.) and Lake Englebright (Nevada/Yuba Co.) between June 4-10. Night flights are scheduled for June 5, 6, 9 & 10, extending into the late night hours until midnight.
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CAL FIRE Sonoma-Lake-Napa Unit (LNU) @calfirelnu.bsky.social · 03/06/2025
Sights from the #VistaGrandeFire in Fairfield Monday in which CAL FIRE assisted the Fairfield Fire Department at.
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CAL FIRE Sonoma-Lake-Napa Unit (LNU) @calfirelnu.bsky.social · 02/06/2025
⚠️ PRESCRIBED BURN ALERT | SONOMA COUNTY ⚠️ A multi-agency prescribed burning operation will take place at multiple locations around Lake Sonoma between June 4-6. Please see the press release for full details.
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CAL FIRE Sonoma-Lake-Napa Unit (LNU) @calfirelnu.bsky.social · 01/06/2025
🚩 Red Flag Warning in Effect 🚩 The @NWSSacramento has issued a #RedFlagWarning from 2 am to 8 pm Monday for the northern Sacramento Valley, including portions of our Unit covering Colusa County. This alert is due to gusty winds and low relative humidity.
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CAL FIRE Sonoma-Lake-Napa Unit (LNU) @calfirelnu.bsky.social · 01/06/2025
Wildfire activity update as we enter June 🔥 The first graphic offers a look at fire activity for only the month of May each year going back to 2014.
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