'Data and science are not beliefs,' Newsom said during a mid-September news conference. Gavin Newsom has repeatedly urged constituents and fellow politicians in his daily news briefings to look at the data behind rising temperatures in California and how temperatures have contributed to the growth of fire seasons over the years. This historic fire year points to what Cal Fire, environmental scientists and some politicians have been warning all along: climate change. SEE ALSO: Oakland Zoo Treats Mountain Lion Cub Badly Burned In Zogg Fire More than 5,000 people in Calistoga were forced to flee.Īlthough no cause has been determined for the Zogg and Glass fires, a dry heat wave is largely to blame.

The entire city of Calistoga was evacuated a week ago as incoming flames threatened to engulf the city. Fortunately, no new evacuation orders have been issued since Thursday, with some evacuation orders reduced to warnings in areas of Sonoma County and parts of Santa Rosa. The Glass Fire has consumed countless homes, sending tens of thousands fleeing from their communities in Napa and Sonoma counties throughout the week. The fire has also destroyed historic landmarks and famed wineries along Silverado Trail, nestled within Napa Valley.Ī 120-year-old home at Tofaneli Vineyard and the 41-year-old Chateau Boswell Winery were lost to the flames last week. The devastating Glass Fire, burning in Napa and Sonoma counties, has consumed more than 1,555 structures. Many of the fires that devastated California communities just weeks ago were not expected to grow any larger, Cal Fire officials said Saturday, but these fires won't be fully extinguished until the state sees some rainfall. California may be in for a dry winter as La Nina conditions have been forecast, which could keep the state in a relatively warm and arid weather pattern.Ĭalifornia's largest-ever fire season may not be over until November. The August Complex has now burned more than 1 million acres and was 76 percent contained Tuesday.ĭuring this catastrophic fire year, more than 9,200 structures have been destroyed across the state, and 31 people have died.Ī dry landscape, combined with persistent and historically high temperatures this year, have kept the state in an extended fire season. The August Complex also surpassed 1 million acres last weekend, becoming the largest single wildfire in state history. In the California's worst ever fire season, several records were smashed as more than 4 million acres have burned in 2020, more than double the amount of any other fire season. This content is not available due to your privacy preferences. 'High pressure building over the state continues the warming and drying trend,' Cal Fire said Monday. Newsom said the utility was working on protocols around PSPS and partnerships with the cities and counties and with Cal OES and Cal Fire. READ MORE: Brace For Possible Power Shutoffs This Week: PG&E 'We're expecting high wind events,' Newsom said at a Monday news conference.Ĭalifornians will see gusts around 20-25 mph, with some areas potentially experiencing gusts up to 60 mph, Cal Fire said Tuesday. Gavin Newsom warned Californians Monday that the state was headed for another bout of critical fire weather all over the state, bringing Santa Ana winds to the south and diablo winds to the north with no rain in sight. 'Especially at higher elevations with dry conditions prevalent.'įire officials and Gov.

'Strong offshore winds will be gusty,' the National Weather Service tweeted Tuesday. The warning also goes into affect for North Bay Valleys and the East Bay Valleys. A Fire Weather Watch was upgraded to a Red Flag Warning will for most of Northern California for gusty winds and low humidity starting Wednesday, and pressing into Friday.

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