The August Complex is comprised of 35 fires that were started by lightning across the Mendocino National Forest. The Complex grew to 65,030 acres during the dayshift Wednesday due to hot and dry weather conditions and wind gusts up to 25 mph.  Structures and powerlines are being threatened.  Many of the homes and summer cabins have been evacuated with in the perimeter of the forest.

Evacuation Warning for Grindstone Rancheria. 

Evacuation Order for Chrome, Burrows Gap, and Red Mountain area of western Glenn County.  The area of County Road 306 from County Road 314 north to Burrows Gap and west to the Mendocino National Forest. Immediately evacuate the area.

Immediate Evacuation Order due to fire.  The area of Elk Creek from County Road 309 north to road M 9 and west of County Col to the Mendocino County line is ordered to Evacuate. 

Immediate Evacuation Order for the area of the Mendocino National Forest in Glenn County along forest Highway 7 due to the fire.  The area is from County Road 309, north to road M 9 from the forest boundary, west to Plaskett Meadows.

A Temporary Evacuation Point is open at Willows Memorial Hall, 525 W. Sycamore St., Willows CA  95988. 
This evacuation site is jointly staffed by Glenn County Health & Human Services Agency and the American Red Cross.

An Animal Shelter is open at the Glenn County Fairgrounds, 221 E Yolo St. Orland, Ca  95963.  The animal shelter is currently staffed by Glenn County Sheriff's Office Animal Control staff and local volunteers.

More information on evacuations, please call Glenn County Sheriffs at 530-934-6441, or visit their website at www.countyofglenn.net/sheriff

 ALERT: Due to fire activity on the Doe Fire, Forest Highway 7 (FH7) is closed to uphill traffic at County Road 306. 

 WILLOWS, Calif. — Aug. 18, 2020 — The August Complex is comprised of at least 20 fires, ranging in size from one-tenth acre to 1,400 acres, scattered across the Mendocino National Forest. The fires were sparked by lightning Sunday, Aug. 16 and more fires are anticipated to continue to surface. A California Type 2 Incident Management Team has been ordered to manage the Complex and is scheduled to arrive Tuesday, Aug. 18. 

 WILLOWS, Calif. — Aug. 17, 2020 — The lightning fires that started Sunday, Aug. 16 on the Mendocino National Forest will be managed under one organization and will now be called the August Complex. The Complex is comprised of at least 20 fires, ranging from one-tenth acre to 2,000 acres, with more fires anticipated to surface. A California Type 2 Incident Management Team has been ordered to manage the Complex and is scheduled to arrive Tuesday, Aug. 18. 

 WILLOWS, Calif. — Aug. 17, 2020 — A combination of hard work and excellent coordination has enabled fire crews to get the upper hand on several lightning-caused fires on the Mendocino National Forest. Thunderstorms moved across the forest Sunday, Aug. 16 sparking at least 13 fires.

WILLOWS, Calif. – Aug. 16, 2020 – Lightning sparked multiple new fires on the Mendocino National Forest after early morning thunderstorms moved across the area Sunday, Aug. 16. Fire managers have identified and staffed six fires. Additional resources have been ordered to assist.

The largest fire is the Doe Fire located near Valley View Orchard approximately 35 miles northwest of Willows, Calif. in Glenn County. It is estimated at 100 acres with an engine, two airtankers, one helicopter and air attack assigned.

The other fires are scattered around the Grindstone Ranger District and range in size from ½ acre to 15 acres, except for the Bean Fire on the Covelo Ranger District which is estimated at five acres.

Our primary wildfire response strategy for 2020 is aggressive initial attack and rapid containment to minimize the number of large wildfires. Incident information is posted at https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/6983/

Fox Hollow Fire: 10 acres, 100% contained
Location: approximately 7 miles southwest of Junction, Texas

The Fox Hollow Fire is 100% contained and has been turned back over to the local fire department to monitor. Decrease in acreage is due to more accurate mapping.  

Fox Hollow Fire: estimated 25 acres, 75% contained.
Location: approximately 7 miles southwest of Junction, Texas

The fire is reported as looking good. Ground crews are working on containing a slop over that occurred earlier this afternoon. The heel of the fire is requiring hand tool work in a creek bed to connect containment lines. Aerial resources were critical in assisting with fire suppression. Crews will continue to construct, patrol, and mop up along containment lines.  

Fox Hollow Fire: estimated 25 acres, 0% contained.
Location: approximately 7 miles southwest of Junction, Texas

Active fire behavior with crowning and spotting in cedar has been observed. Aerial resources have been requested to assist ground resources with fire suppression. Ground resources are having issues accessing due to the fire's location in a canyon.
 
Fire Weather: Southeast winds of 5-10 mph this afternoon will become light and variable around sunset, with winds becoming topographically controlled. Isolated thunderstorms are possible through early afternoon, with strong, gusty, erratic winds possible near storms. Temperatures are expected to be around 100 degrees Fahrenheit. Relative humidity values are expected to be 30% through early evening, with recoveries around 75% at sunrise.
Weather forecasted for Monday is shower and thunderstorm chances increase from 20% in the morning to 50% in the afternoon. Winds are expected to be northeast at 5-10 mph. High temperatures will be around 98 degrees Fahrenheit. Minimum relative humidity values are forecasted to be around 29%.

Kent Crook Fire: 59 acres, 100% contained.
Location: approximately 7 miles southeast of Wall, Texas

The Kent Crook Fire is 100% contained and has been turned back over to the local fire departments to monitor.