The Basin Complex, two fires burning five miles south of Big Sur in Monterey County, has burned 39,906 acres and is 3 percent contained, according to online U.S. Forest Service fire information.
Seven homes have been destroyed in the fire, which continues to threaten 1,227 homes. The fire also has resulted in two injuries and has closed a portion of Highway 1.
The Lime Complex, 70 fires burning in Trinity County, has burned 35,445 acres and is 36 percent contained, according to the Forest Service.
The fire is threatening 1,530 homes in the communities of Platina, Wildwood and Hyampom.
The Butte Lightning Complex has burned 17,000 acres throughout Butte County and is 30 percent contained, according to online fire information updated at 8 a.m. today by the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection.
The fire continues to threaten 1,200 homes and outbuildings, has destroyed two structures, caused five injuries and forced evacuations of a Boy Scout camp in Butte Meadows. Precautionary evacuation advisories also are in effect for several communities, including Concow, Jonesville and Butte Meadows.
The fires caused numerous road closures throughout the county. Highway 32 is closed from Butte Meadows, near Humboldt Road, to Highway 36 in Tehama County according to the California Highway Patrol.
One major thoroughfare has been reopened. Highway 70 was opened at 12:40 a.m. today with one-way traffic controls and escorts in effect, the CHP says.
The Corral Fire in Lassen County has burned 15,000 acres, but containment grew to 10 percent this morning.
California has seen 1,459 fires throughout the state since June 20. The number of acres burned rose to 416,272 as of 9 p.m. Monday, with the number of personnel committed listed at 19,134, down from 19,240.
Resources committed include 1,496 fire engines, 571 fire crews, 359 dozers, 400 water tenders and 100 helicopters, according to online Cal Fire statistics.
West Coast 911 California wildfires summary source – Sac Bee
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