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What caused the Valley Fire 2020?
A Cal Fire investigation pointed to faulty wiring of a hot tub installation as the cause of the fire.
Where is the Antelope Valley Fire?
Basic Information
| Current as of | 9/29/2021, 7:23:33 PM |
|---|---|
| Date of Origin | Sunday August 01st, 2021 approx. 10:30 AM |
| Location | Antelope Creek Drainage |
| Incident Commander | Brian Kitchens, Nevada Team 2 |
| Coordinates | 41.5 latitude, -121.929 longitude |
Where is the smoke coming from in Grass Valley?
The smoke that has moved into western Nevada County is coming from Northern California forest fires and there no major blazes in the area. The Grass Valley Emergency Command Center reported at 11:15 a.m. that the smoke was probably being pushed by Delta breezes into the county from fires around Yosemite National Park.
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Is Antelope Fire Contained?
The rugged terrain in the fire zone made containment a slow process. Crews focused on using handlines, dozer lines, and defensive burning to minimize fire spread, protect timber resources, and minimize the fire’s impact on the landscape. On October 15, the Antelope Fire was 100% contained.
Why is it so smoky in the Antelope Valley today?
“Numerous northern California wildfires are causing the migration of wildfire smoke into the Antelope Valley. Shifting winds over the next 24 to 48 hours may cause varying smoke impacts within the Antelope Valley,” according to the Advisory.
What is air quality in Grass Valley?
What is the current air quality near Grass Valley, California?
| Air pollution level | Air quality index | Main pollutant |
|---|---|---|
| Good | 4 US AQI | PM2.5 |
Where is the smoke in Auburn coming from?
UPDATED: Smoke is being caused by multiple wildfires in the region. Weather conditions are preventing the smoke from dispersing into the upper atmosphere.
Did arsonists start California fires?
Electrical equipment accounted for about 12% and lightning 6%. But arson was also a factor, sparking about 9% of fires in 2019, and roughly 8% to 10% of the state’s wildfires in any given year. In 2021, when Cal Fire responded to more than 8,600 fires, that could mean as many as 800 blazes.
Who is Gary Maynard?
Maynard is a former instructor at universities in California including Santa Clara and Sonoma State. From CNN: Maynard was a part-time lecturer at Sonoma State University in its Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice during the fall of 2020, a university spokesperson told CNN.
Where is the fire in Reno?
Reno, NVPinehaven fire / Location