American Fire in Napa County rapidly burns over 500 acres
AMERICAN CANYON — Fire crews are at the scene of a fast-growing vegetation fire east of the city and just west of Interstate 80 that has burned more than 500 acres, authorities said Sunday.
Weather conditions had led officials to issue a red-flag warning through Sunday evening, citing forecasts of low humidity and gusty winds.
Around 1:15 p.m., California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection resources responded to the reports of the fire off the 2500 block of Canyon Road north of American Canyon Road, in hilly terrain about three miles east of the city and half a mile from I-80.
By 4:25 p.m., American Canyon police tweeted that the fire was listed at about 30 to 40 acres, but light flashy fuels, as well as warm temperatures and off-shore winds helped it spread to about 150 acres by 5 p.m.
At that point, CalFire staff issued a qualified evacuation alert for residents of the Newell Drive area, about two miles west of the fire, and began calling for additional resources to respond to the area.
In addition, the Napa County sheriff’s office called for advisory evacuations around 5:15 p.m. along Sagebush Lane north of Donaldson Way, Sorrento Lane, Farentino Place and Selvino Court.
Tweets by a reporter with KGO-TV, this organization’s media partner, quoted a fire chief for the American Fire Protection District saying the fire was more than 200 acres, but nearing containment.
Shortly after 7 p.m., CalFire said the fire was at 500 acres with at least 30 percent containment. That was increased to 526 acres by 8:10 p.m.
By 9 p.m., all evacuation orders and warnings and related road closures had been lifted, according to a CalFire tweet.
There were no immediate reports of a cause or injuries.
Check back for updates.
#RT @CAL_FIRE: #RedFlagWarning for northern CA updated to include additional counties due to #CriticalFireWeather. https://t.co/2VbS8VnwEu pic.twitter.com/YTHeRSRhRc
— CAL FIRE PIO (@CALFIRE_PIO) October 6, 2019
#RT @CAL_FIRE: #RedFlagWarning in effect until this evening for Northern California due to gusty winds & low humidity. This is #CriticalFireWeather so use caution when outdoors. https://t.co/xjkd2kevW9 pic.twitter.com/1IpMmbVUMF
— CAL FIRE PIO (@CALFIRE_PIO) October 6, 2019
Grass fire American Canyon Rd west of I-80. Cal Fire spotter planes were circling but left. Dozers on hill cutting fire lines, CalFire, Napa County Fire + mutual aid FD on scene should have quickly under control@AmericanCanyon @CAL_FIRE @NapaSheriff @napacountyfire @AmCanPolice pic.twitter.com/fGo7rkRkbS
— Ryan M. Martin (@espeeboy) October 6, 2019
Scratch that about @CAL_FIRE CalFire spotter planes, they’re back circling above and making low passes over the fire line@abc7newsbayarea@KPIXtv@kron4news@KTVU@nbcbayarea pic.twitter.com/N8UCG7EFkh
— Ryan M. Martin (@espeeboy) October 6, 2019
We are on scene with AmCan Fire and Calfire, at a 30-40acre grass fire in the hills east of town, north of American Canyon Rd. NO evacs anticipated, Firefighters making great progress. pic.twitter.com/5EMlw7WoNM
— American Canyon Police Department (@AmCanPolice) October 6, 2019
#RT @CAL_FIRE: #AmericanFire off of American Canyon and Highway 80, east of American Canyon in Napa County is 150 Acres. Evacuation advisory issued for the Newell Dr. area. pic.twitter.com/wFvnsES8nd
— CAL FIRE PIO (@CALFIRE_PIO) October 7, 2019
Per Nixle & CAL FIRE, the #AmericanFire is 150 acre grass fire near the East portion of American Canyon. Advisory Evacuations in effect for: Newell Dr, Sagebrush Ln, North of Dinaldson Way, Sorrento Ln, Farentino Pl, and Selvino Ct.
**Napa CART has not been Activated** https://t.co/nzTzDcF94o— Napa CART (@NapaCART) October 7, 2019
A timelapse of the fire currently burning near American Canyon pic.twitter.com/uCIVvs8zZV
— Drew Tuma (@DrewTumaABC7) October 7, 2019
Just in: The fire chief for the American Fire Protection District says the #AmericanFire is now more than 200 acres.
The good news: They believe they are close to containment. pic.twitter.com/zKq356hBMp
— Liz Kreutz (@ABCLiz) October 7, 2019
Fire, a way of life in California. Here’s kids playing soccer at American Canyon High as smoke from the #AmericanFire billows above pic.twitter.com/JTggNT8x8T
— Liz Kreutz (@ABCLiz) October 7, 2019
Spotted: The @BlueAngels flying over the #AmericanFire
pic.twitter.com/QWJMUjorGp
— Liz Kreutz (@ABCLiz) October 7, 2019
#AmericanFire off of American Canyon and Highway 80, east of American Canyon in Napa County is 526 Acres and 30% contained. Evacuation advisory issued for the Newell Dr. area. Unified Command: CAL FIRE and American Canyon Fire Protection District. pic.twitter.com/totqTv0eGa
— CAL FIRE (@CAL_FIRE) October 7, 2019
#AmericanFire Update: All evacuation orders/warnings and road closures have been lifted. pic.twitter.com/Xx7I077fu7
— CAL FIRE (@CAL_FIRE) October 7, 2019
Contact George Kelly at 408-859-5180.