Evacuations Ordered for areas near Tulelake due to the fast moving Caldwell Fire

Evacuations Ordered for areas near Tulelake due to the fast moving Caldwell Fire

TULELAKE, Calf. - Today’s thunderstorms caused outflow winds that contributed to rapid fire spread on the Caldwell Fire. The fire threatened the community of Tulelake, prompting evacuations in the area. The fire has spread to approximately one mile south of County Road 120.

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Tucker Fire explodes to 11,000 acres

Tucker Fire explodes to 11,000 acres

The Tucker Fire spotted outside control lines today and again exhibited erratic behavior and fast rates of spread this afternoon. It was last reported at more than 11,000 acres moving north/northeast into the Clear Lake Hills. The map to the right is from 2 p.m. July 29, before the fire completed its run to the north late in the afternoon.

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Tucker Fire 2,461 Acres and Growing

Tucker Fire 2,461 Acres and Growing

Newell, Calif. - The Tucker Fire, started yesterday afternoon along the east side of Hwy 139 near Dry Lake, was last reported at 2,461 acres. 200 Firefighters from eight different resources responded to the fire and immediately reported erratic fire behavior and activity in all areas of the fire.

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