Jerusalem Fire

  • 100% Contained
  • 25,118 Acres
  • 2 Counties: Lake, Napa
Last Updated
08/25/2015 6:45 AM
Date Started
08/09/2015 3:34 PM
Date Contained
08/25/2015 6:45 AM
Location Information
Jerusalem Valley area, northeast of Middletown
Latitude / Longitude
[38.8142503,-122.4867319]
Admin Unit
CAL FIRE Sonoma-Lake-Napa Unit
Cause
Under Investigation
Reports
Prior status reports

Status Update

Situation Summary

The Jerusalem Fire, north of Middletown, in Lake County is 100% as of 8/24/15 at 6:00 PM. An engine crew will be patrolling the fire area and monitoring conditions for the next few days. All other fire personnel have been released or reassigned to other incidents. Fire season will continue in all areas of California until a significant amount of rain (consistent wet weather pattern) reaches the drought stricken State. CAL FIRE asks all residents to review the READY, SET, GO Program with their families and be ready to implement the Program, if an emergency incident occurs in your neighborhood. Plan, Prepare and Practice!

“RESIDENTS ARE URGED TO STAY VIGILANT AND ADHERE TO ANY CHANGES IN EVACUATIONS AND ROAD CLOSURES”. Fire activity and direction can change at any time, be prepared and stay informed. With the elevated fire danger, we are asking everyone to use extreme caution, “Ready, Set, Go”. For more information on how to prepare for wildfires, go to www.readyforwildfire.org.

Damages and Destruction

Confirmed Damage to Property, Injuries, and Fatalities.

  • 27
    Structures Destroyed
    Residential, Commercial and Other

Contact Information

Fire Information Line
(707) 967-4207

Agency Information

CAL FIRE Sonoma-Lake-Napa Unit

Lake County Sheriff

Lake County Fire Agencies

California National Guard

CDCR

CHP

USFS

BLM

Kelseyville FPD

South Lake FPD

Northshore FPD

Lake County Office of Emergency Services

Lake Evacuation and Animal Protection (LEAP)

RED CROSS

Salvation Army

Yolo County Sheriff

Napa County Sheriff

Colusa County Sheriff

Pacific Gas and Electric

and Cal Trans.