This past week has been a busy one for CAL FIRE and firefighters throughout the state as a substantial increase in large wildfire activity began over the weekend. Despite the slightly cooler temperatures, humidity levels in most areas continue to be very low and that coupled with the tinder dry vegetation has led to the fire danger remaining high. The public is urged to remain cautious and fire safe. The website ReadyForWildfire.org is available to ensure Californians are prepared.

Battling the major fires in California include over 2,260 firefighters, 135 fire engines, 61 fire crews, 16 helicopters and 10 bulldozers.

Fires of Interest:

**CAL FIRE Incidents**

Pala Fire, San Diego County (more info…)

Pala-Temecula Rd and Moro Rd, north of Pala

* 300 acres - 60% contained
* An evacuation advisory remains in place for 35 homes in the Rancho Heights area

**Federal & Local Fires**
Motor Fire, Mariposa County (more info…)
US Forest Service – Sierra National Forest
Hwy 140 near the Ferguson rock slide, southwest of Yosemite National Park
* 5,231 acres - 60% contained
* CAL FIRE is assisting
* Expected containment Friday, September 9

Oasis Fire, Los Angeles County (more info…)
Los Angeles County Fire Department
South of Hwy 138 off Oasis Rd south of Pinion Hills
* 345 acres - 90% contained

Ridge Fire, San Diego County (more info…)
US Forest Service – Cleveland National Forest
South of I-8 & east of Buckman Springs Rd, northeast of Lake Morena.
* 150 acres - 85% contained
* Sparked by lightning
* Expected containment today (August 30)

Wells Fire, San Bernardino County
Bureau of Land Management
Mojave National Preserve
* 1,584 acres - 70% contained
* Sparked by lightning
* Expected containment today (August 30)

Recently Contained Fires:

**CAL FIRE Incidents**
Florida Fire, San Bernardino County (more info…)
Greenspot Rd and Florida St, Mentone
* 67 acres - 100% contained

Keller Fire, Riverside County (more info…)
Baxter Rd and Menifee Rd, Menifee & Winchester area
* 458 acres - 100% contained
* Started

Wildcat Fire, San Bernardino County
Wildcat Canyon and San Vicente Road, near the community of Ramona
* 60 acres - 100% contained

Watts Fire, Fresno County
26,000 block of Watts Valley Road, east of Clovis
*75 acres - 100% contained

The California Fire Summary is provided during times of multiple wildfires across the state. For the latest on CAL FIRE’s incidents visit www.fire.ca.gov or follow us on twitter @CAL_FIRE. For fires burning on federal land visit http://www.inciweb.org/state/5/.