Marin County Fire and Woodward Incident would like to give a huge thanks to Johnny’s Donuts, in San Rafael who donated over 600 donuts to the firefighters on the front lines thank you so much the love is much appreciated.
#Johnnysdonuts
Good news! The
#MuirFire
is 100% contained and Highway 1 is now open. Thanks to more accurate mapping, size has been updated to 67 acres.
#MarinCounty
#WestMarin
ALL forward progress on the three fires above the college in
@novato
now being reported as stopped by the IC. Awaiting additional reconnaissance by crews on scene.
Multiple helicopters on scene working the
#woodwardfire
now. We’ve put in a request for air attack and firefighters are on the line working on direct and indirect lines.
Thank you for the continued support.
Multiple helicopters, air attack, tankers and super scoopers are on scene of the
#woodwardfire
now.
We are experiencing more wind today than yesterday near the fire, but crews and aerial assets remain engaged in fire suppression.
Good News: the
#IrvingFire
is 100% contained! We’re thankful to the many fire and public safety agencies that helped us protect the kids (and kids at heart) of San Geronimo Valley.
#WestMarin
#MarinCounty
Marin County was busy the last 24 hrs. In total Marin Fire agencies responded to over 650 calls. Three structure fires, three water rescues, 20 vehicle accidents, 163 tree down calls, and 185 public assists for flooding issues.
#LassenFire
update. Fire holding at 30 acres. 80% contained. Forward progress stopped. Aircraft released. Crews continuing to make progress. Please continue to avoid the area.
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Increased fire activity and heavy smoke due to winds on the
#woodwardfire
We now have air resources that are arriving on scene to help in the firefight.
An interactive fire map for the
#Woodwardfire
Evacuation warning areas, fire perimeter, satellite based thermal imagery and other features.
More features are in the works and will be added as they are finished.
New Fire "4-6 Fire" Point Reyes National Seashore (Smoke impacts to West Marin)
MCFD is responding a 50 acre fire in the Point Reyes National Seashore "4-5 Fire" Adjacent to the Woodward Trail. Difficult access. No Structure threat, no evacuation orders. Trail closures to PRNSS.
Good news: the
#BridgeFire
is 100% contained! Cause of fire is still unknown. We expect the investigation to take some time. In the meantime, please help us prevent future fires by incorporating fire safe practices in your community. Visit for details.
#IrvingFire
Update: we’ve reached 90% containment. Crews continuing with “mop up” (extinguishing or removing burning material near fire control lines, preventing falling logs & brush after an area has burned) and monitoring for hot spots.
#WestMarin
#MarinCounty
#IrvingFire
Update: we have reached 45% containment. We’re keeping a care eye on wind provoked hotspots. Fire crews are anticipated to stay on scene at least through Thursday.
We understand the communities’ frustration with the LARGE amount of people traveling to the Coast today and NOT adhering to the Shelter Order.
The influx of people is putting our vulnerable residents at risk.
Please stay at home!
#stayhomeandsavealife
#IrvingFire
Update: Fire at 100 acres, 10% containment. Fire crews are dealing with very steep terrain, but beginning to build momentum on containment. Using a combination of bulldozers, hand crews, water tenders and engines in the firefight.
#WestMarin
Marin County‘s Urban Search and Rescue Team (Regional Task Force 1) deploying to Santa Cruz for pre-position request due to predicted storm debris flow.
Forward progress confirmed stopped for three seperate fires near
#Novato
. Largest was 1/4 acre. Law Enforcement on scene looking for suspect. AVOID THE AREA.
There are 62 personnel from
#MarinCounty
heading up to
#ButteCounty
to work on the
#CampFire
. That includes the Marin Operations Area One Strike Team for Marin County, one local government strike team, and the 24-person Tam Crew.
Multiple air drops occurring on the
#woodwardfire
now.
Heavy smoke is being produced from the fire and impacting most of Marin County.
**Please DO NOT call 911 unless you see flames**
Evacuation Warning: There is a 700 acre fire burning West of Olema. Please gather medications, pets, critical papers, and be prepared to evacuate quickly if necessary. The evacuation warning area is in the map below. We will update you if evacuation is necessary.
#lassenfire
Final Update-cause remains under investigation. 44 acres and still 90% contained. Crews will remain on scene today to continue mop-up of the fire.
Fire has been extinguished at Dutch Valley Lane in Sleepy Hollow. The threat to the vegetation has been mitigated. Investigators are at the scene. Overhaul will continue overnight.
#BridgeFire
Update: containment is at 80%. It took some time to increase containment because of the steep terrain on Black Mountain. Crews worked throughout the night and continue this morning. We expect increased containment later today.
#WestMarin
#MarinCounty
Two of the three fires we have located have forward progress stopped. Crews are making access to a third.
Multiple Law Enforcement agencies also in the area as well as
@sonomasheriff
helicopter Henry 1 and
@CHP_GoldenGate
airplane assisting. AVOID THE AREA.
Good news on
#BridgeFire
on Black Mountain near Nicasio Reservoir: Second copter was cancelled. The fire is not widening its path on the mountain, just moving up toward the peak. "We're making good progress on the flanks," Deputy Chief Mark Brown said.
#WestMarin
#MarinCounty
Update 10/31 @ 7:30 am , forward progress of the fire on Bolinas Ridge has been stoped. Crews will remain at the scene for the day. Fire is under investigation.
#hillfire
: FInal Update, forward progress of the fire has been stopped at 2 acres. All air resources are released. Expect SFDB to be closed for two hours.
Tune in this morning
@8
:00 AM to Good Morning America ...
Marin County Fire Department therapy dog (Karith and Handeler Heidi) will be featured on the Good Morning America show and recognized as the dog of the week.
#goodmorningamerica
Instagram
@Kerith_the_golden_retriever
Photos of
#BridgeFire
response. 🔥Approximately 100 personnel are on scene. The fire has burned 40 acres is 30% contained. Forward progress stopped. 👍
#WestMarin
#MarinCounty
#lassenfire
This is a joint response from our resources, Marinwood fire, San Rafael fire and other nearby agencies. Air attack still on scene along with two helicopters.
Marin County working numerous small lighting fires. Smoke Is visible on Mount Tam below Throckmorton Station. No current evacuations orders or warnings in Marin County.
#IrvingFire
Update: Fire is now 115 acres and 25% contained. MCFD Deputy Fire Chief says threat to homes still exists but decreasing. Will re-evaluate evacuations by early afternoon. Thank you cooperating with evacuation and road closure orders.
#WestMarin
#MarinCounty
Evacuation orders are underway for homes north of Lucas Valley Road, between Las Gallinas Avenue and Bridgegate Drive, North to Marinwood Open Space. If evacuated, please head toward Hwy 101. Others avoid the area.
#LassenFire
#1
-3 fire final update. (Mountain Barnabe)
Forward progress of the fire has been stopped. Crews will remain on scene overnight and tomorrow mopping up and continuing to secure perimeter of the 17.2 acre fire.
In addition to personnel previously deployed, we have sent one additional strike team (21 people) to
#SimiValley
to tackle the
#EasyFire
. That makes 122 firefighters from our
#Marin
agencies assisting across the state. (2015 file photo)
A visual of the North End of the
#WoodwardFire
taken about an hour ago from
@MarinSheriff
UAV. The UAV is being used to assist with the mapping and fire strategy for operations.
** No aircraft assigned to the fire, which is why the UAV was utilized. **
Muir Fire update. Forward progress has been stopped. Aircraft has been canceled. Fire is under investigation. 32 personnel are committed for mop up for next 3 hours.
#LassenFire
holding at 30 acres and 20% contained. Evacuation orders remain the same. Please avoid the area; only call 9-1–1 if it’s a life threatening emergency.
We are currently responding to a series of fires in the area above Indian Valley College in Novato. No evacuations at this time. AVOID THE AREA.
#novato
#IrvingFire
Update: all evacuation orders are now lifted! All roads have been reopened, though some homes will be without power until noon tomorrow, including the 200 & 300 blocks of Arroyo and the 100 block of Portola. Please contact
@PGE4Me
for additional outage info.
An update on acreage for the
#WoodwardFire
The fire is approximately 2,689 acres.
We expect updated containment numbers tomorrow morning, 8/23/20. Currently sitting at 5% containment.
#MuirFire
Update: 50 acres in size, 10% contained. No evacuation orders have been issued. Hwy 1 remains closed between Muir Beach and Stinson Beach. Approx. 165 personnel are responding to the fire.
#MarinCounty
#WestMarin
Evacuation WARNING area expanded to include Olema, Inverness, Inverness Park and Sea Haven for Woodward Fire.
All previous warnings still in effect.
#WoodwardFire
Marin County Fire is at scene of a 2 acre fire in the area of the Bolinas Y (Bolinas Ridge). Resources are making access onto the Point Reyes National Seashore Property (NPS Land). No evacuation orders or warnings are currently in place
Your
#woodwardfire
update.
Woodward Fire Update: Aug 23, 2020
Fire information will begin to shift to the Point Reyes National Seashore FB page as part of the incident management team shift.
#dolcinifire
mapped at 32.6 acres. 60% contained. One way traffic control to commence shortly between Novato blvd and Nicasio Valley Rd ok Point Reyes Petaluma Rd.
@CHPMarin
@MarinSheriff
#SpiritFire
holding at 16 acres, 60% containment with forward progress stopped. Crews will remain on scene overnight with continued mop-up tomorrow. Expect full containment late tomorrow. This will be our last update for the night.
Statewide fire map for Friday, August 21. Thank you to everyone fighting fires and supporting state response efforts around the clock!
The map is updated daily. To view the latest version click here:
Marin County’s OES Urban Search and Rescue Team RTF-1 is deploying to Montecito. This 30 person team will drive through the night to assist Santa Barbara County for tomorrow’s operation.
Crews are still on scene and working overnight to reinforce lines and mop up any unburned fire fuels at the
#LassenFire
.
Nearby residents can expect to see smoke and possibly the "glow" of fire into the evening hours. No need to report to 9-1-1: fire crews are already on-site.
Crews and air support responding to
#LassenFire
near Mt. Lassen & Idylberry Road in
#MarinCounty
. Fire currently at 20 acres, 0% contained. Additional engines on scene.
Avoid the area; only call 9-1-1 if you are experiencing a life threatening emergency.
The fire near Samuel P. Taylor park is now at 40 acres, zero percent contained. Mountain King Rd, Portola Ave and Alamo Rd down to Barranca are ONLY streets under evacuation at this time.
Marin County Fire with San Rafael Fire at seen of a vegetation fire, N San Pedro Rd, China Camp State Park. Fire contained to a island surrounded by marsh. No structures threatened, No evacuation orders.
Residents are encouraged to monitor local news media outlets and follow any further instructions if given by Marin County Fire or Marin County Sheriff. Smoke may be strong in the San Geronimo and Fairfax communities. The Fire Public Information Hotline 415-473-7191
#IrvingFire
Update: Fire estimated at 100 acres, 10 percent contained.
Approx 150 structures are threatened, but none damaged so far. No new evacuation orders underway, though the upper part of Forest Knolls and Lagunitas are under a warning.
An evacuation order is in place for Mountain King Rd, Portola Ave and Alamo down to Barranca. Residents in that area should evacuate immediately to the Lagunitas School and wait for further information. Alamo Rd. will be closed until further notice.
#Firnfire
, Mill Valley: Final update- Fire is 100% contained. Crews will remain at scene overnight as a precaution. Fire cause is still under investigation.