SOLANO COUNTY, Calif. — Update: July 5, 3:01 p.m.
Just before 1 p.m., the Vallejo Firefighters Association reported that forward progress for the Nelson Fire had been stopped at 22 acres.
According to Solano County Office of Emergency Services, all evacuation warnings for the Nelson Fire have been lifted and all of the roads have reopened.
Original Story:
The Nelson Fire in Solano County prompted evacuation warnings on Tuesday.
People living on Thomasson Lane and Cordelia Road between Link Road and Thomasson Lane, including Romania Road are under an evacuation warning.
The Solano County Office of Emergency Services says residents should be prepared to leave if conditions change.
"There is a potential threat to life and/or property. Those who require additional time to evacuate, and those with pets and/or livestock are encouraged to leave now," Solano County OES wrote in a Facebook post.
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Evacuations
Here is an evacuation map from Solano County OES.
Fire Map
This wildfire map was created using data from NASA, NGA, USGS and FEMA.
WILDFIRE PREPS
According to Cal Fire, the 2021 fire season started earlier than previous years, but also ended earlier, as well. January 2021 saw just under 1,200 acres burned from nearly 300 wildfires. Fires picked up in the summer when the Dixie Fire burned in five Northern California counties — Butte, Plumas, Shasta, Lassen and Tehama. The Dixie Fire started on July 13 and wasn't contained until Oct. 25, burning nearly 1 million acres. It has since become the second-largest wildfire in state history and the largest non-complex fire.
Overall, 2.5 million acres were burned in 2021 from 8,835 wildfires. Over 3,600 structures were destroyed and 3 people were killed.
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.
Some counties use Nixle alerts to update residents on severe weather, wildfires, and other news. To sign up, visit www.nixle.com or text your zip code to 888777 to start receiving alerts.
PG&E customers can also subscribe to alerts via text, email, or phone call. If you're a PG&E customer, visit the Profile & Alerts section of your account to register.
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