COLUSA COUNTY, Calif. — The Sites Fire in Colusa County has grown to 15,565 acres as of Tuesday afternoon and is 15% contained.
Cal Fire said it's burning southeast of Stonyford near Sites Lodoga Road and Wilson Creek.
Fire Behavior Analyst Johnathan Pangburn said the Sites Fire still has a volatile fire environment with a lot of fuels and dried out grasses in the area. While he said the winds will be lessened to about five to 10 mph with 15 mph gusts, it can still pose a challenge for crews.
Operations Section Chief Shane Lauderdale said crews were focused on keeping the fire east of Lodoga Monday night and were successful in doing so.
"As of today, the firefighters on this flank east of Lodoga were able to continue building and improving control lines, which was again extremely successful throughout the day," Lauderdale said.
He said the challenge for crews will come in the following days with a careful firing operation to keep the fire within containment lines and north of Leesville.
Evacuations
The Colusa County Sheriff's Office called for evacuations in the following areas:
- Leesville Lodoga Road to Leesville
- Leesville to Huffmaster Road
- Huffmaster Road to Sites
- Leesville Road to Antelope Valley Ranch and North from Antelope Valley Ranch
- Sites Lodoga Road at Sites (has a hard road Closure)
Colusa Veterans Hall 108 E Main Street in Colusa is open for shelter needs.
Fire Perimeter Map
This is a map from Cal Fire as of June 18 at 6:30 a.m.
This map from the National Interagency Fire Center shows the perimeter of the Sites Fire.
WILDFIRE PREPS
If you live in a wildfire-prone zone, Cal Fire suggests creating a defensible space around your home. Defensible space is an area around a building in which vegetation and other debris are completely cleared. At least 100 feet is recommended.
The Department of Homeland Security suggests assembling an emergency kit that has important documents, N95 respirator masks, and supplies to grab with you if you’re forced to leave at a moment’s notice. The agency also suggests signing up for local warning system notifications and knowing your community’s evacuation plans best to prepare yourself and your family in cases of wildfires.
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