Wildfire — Central Sacramento Valley, California

2017-07-07 to 2017-07-08 · Central Sacramento Valley, California

Event narrative

Governor Brown declared a State of Emergency for the Wall Fire, which burned 6033 acres and threatened thousands of homes. There were 6 injuries reported. The number of structures destroyed or damaged by the fire was 101. Cal Fire reported 41 homes were destroyed, and three were damaged. Forty-eight minor structures were destroyed. Seven were damaged. Two commercial structures were also destroyed. There were 4000 mandatory evacuations ordered, with 7400 under an evacuation warning.

Butte County opened a local assistance center at the Oroville Municipal Auditorium for those evacuated.

At the height of the fire, more than 800 customers lost power due to fire damage or lines PG&E de-energized for firefighter safety. About 50 power poles burned. Crews removed 670 fire-damaged trees that posed a threat to power lines or public safety.

Wider weather episode

High pressure brought high temperatures and very low humidity, further drying fuels and increasing fire danger.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 698876. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.