CAL FIRE crews on standby for more lightning-caused fires

  • Source: KRCR-TV ABC 7 & KCVU-TV Fox 20
  • Published: 08/08/2017 09:25 PM

CAL FIRE is still working on putting out four lightning-caused fires from the weekend. Battalion Chief JT Zulliger said with the forecast of more lightning, they've called resources all the way from Napa County. An additional ten engines and six fire crews are on standby. Zulliger said it's helpful for firefighters when there's moisture with the lightning, but that's not always the case. Burney is under a red flag warning due to dry lightning and dry fuel. They estimate 3,000 lightning strikes in the last 48 hours, a number that is likely to increase. He said fires caused by lightning generally happen on ridge tops in remote locations. They are typically low intensity but can grow into major fires.



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