Fire Updates
Monterey Zoo Close to Fire, But Won’t Evacuate Yet
Fire Updates Thanks to KION546 and KSBW for letting us know that the Monterey Zoo has been on round the clock watch as the River Fire burns close to the property. Latest Facebook Update as of 8/21 at 6am – “Update: I just met with Cal Fire at our zoo and again this more...
See Exact Moment Wildfire Camera Consumed by Flames
Fire Updates Thanks to SF Gate for letting us know that you can see the exact moment that three Bay Area wildfire cameras were consumed by flames. “The Alert Wildfire camera system has become an integral tool in monitoring the outbreak of wildfires.” – SF Gate The image was from alertwildfire.org taken from Bonny more...
Large Animal Shelter Opens for Fire Evacuees at Solano County Fairgrounds
Fire Updates Thanks to ABC7 for sharing the news that Solano County Fairgrounds in Vallejo has opened up as an evacuation center for large animals that are affected by the Hennessy Fire. At 4 am on Wednesday, August 19, the facility opened and by noon, they welcomed 60 horses, goats, cows, chickens as more...
Bay Area Air Quality Worst in the World Yesterday
Fire Updates Thanks to ABC7 and the San Francisco Chronicle for letting us know that on Wedensday, air quality in the Bay Area was the worst in the world due to the raging wildfires. On Thursday, the air quality improved slightly along the Peninsula but got worse in the East Bay. According to the more...
Bay Area Restaurants Close Outdoor Dining Due to Smoke
Fire Updates, Outdoor Dining, What's Closed / What's Open Thanks to SF Gate for letting us know that various Bay Area restaurants, already struggling due to COVID, have had to close outdoor dining due to smoky air. The restaurant business was strongly hit by the COVID-19 pandemic and are using outdoor dining as they struggle to provide jobs for their more...
Most East Bay Regional Parks Closed Due to Fire Risk
Fire Updates, What's Closed / What's Open Due to the extreme fire activity in the region, all East Bay Regional Parks are closed until further notice, except for some shoreline parks. The Park District is currently experiencing an unprecedented number of wildfires in parks, including Round Valley Regional Preserve, Morgan Territory Regional Preserve, Del Valle Regional Park, Sunol more...
