Fire Danger and PSPS Risk
Key Questions
Which areas are under red flag warnings for fire danger?
Red flag warnings are in effect for the North Bay interior, Napa, and Alameda. The dry lightning risk has passed, though heat advisories continue across much of the Bay Area.
Is PG&E considering Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS) in the region?
PG&E is considering PSPS for about 1,500 customers in Sonoma and Napa counties. The utility is also supporting wildfire mitigation efforts such as burying power lines in Palo Alto.
What is the status of recent fires and related restrictions?
A new Trail Fire in Lake County has prompted evacuation warnings, while the Little Fire in the East Bay is producing smoke that affects air quality. Fire restrictions are in place at multiple parks.
Red flag warnings in North Bay interior, Napa, Alameda. PG&E considering PSPS for 1,500 in Sonoma/Napa. New Lake County fire (Trail Fire) with evacuation warnings. Fire restrictions at multiple parks. Dry lightning risk has passed. Palo Alto burying power lines for wildfire mitigation. Little Fire in East Bay producing smoke affecting air quality. Today's ample sunshine brings no new smoke impact yet. NEW: Salt Point fire in Sonoma County – Highway 1 closed, evacuations in place, smoke spreading to west county. Offshore winds and storm-force gusts increase fire danger.