Woodside Fire Prompts Evacuations, Highway 1 Closures Along Sonoma County Coast
Cal Fire said 85 firefighters and multiple air tankers are battling the blaze as it grew from 15 acres to about 50 acres.
- As of Friday morning, the wind-driven Woodside Fire burning along the Sonoma Coast has scorched 143 acres with 30% containment, according to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection .
- The wildfire broke out Thursday afternoon near Timber Cove, spreading rapidly through heavy timber as winds gusting up to 25 mph pushed flames along Highway 1.
- Sonoma County Sheriff's Office officials issued mandatory evacuations for Timber Cove and Salt Point State Park, while authorities closed Highway 1 between Stewarts Point-Skaggs Springs Road and Timber Cove Road.
- Air quality regulators issued health advisories across the North Bay, warning Sonoma and Marin residents that smoke may create "unhealthy" or "very unhealthy" air quality conditions.
- Firefighters continue containment efforts Friday as meteorologist Karleisa Rogacheski warned that a three-day heat wave arriving in the area could complicate operations and sustain the smoke outlook.
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In California, Woodside Fire forces Salt Point State Park evacuations, closes Highway 1
A fast-moving wildfire on California's Sonoma County coast has led to evacuations at Salt Point State Park and forced the closure of part of Highway 1, disrupting travel and raising air quality concerns for nearby communities. What happened? The Woodside Fire was first reported Thursday afternoon near Timber Cove and had grown to 143 acres by early Friday, with crews reaching 30% containment, according to CBS News. Heavy timber near Timber Cove …
Woodside Fire brings hazardous air to parts of North Bay; residents urged to take precautions
Smoke from the active Woodside Fire in Sonoma County is bringing unhealthy and even hazardous air quality in some parts across the North Bay, prompting health warnings.
Fire Crews Reach 30% Containment On Woodside Fire Along Sonoma Coast
Firefighters made solid progress overnight on the Woodside Fire, reaching 30% containment as the blaze holds at 143 acres in Salt Point State Park. The Press Democrat reports cool conditions and overnight air drops aided over 300 personnel tackling heavy timber and rugged coastal terrain. However, Cal Fire officials warn that shifting coastal winds up to 15 miles per hour remain a primary threat for potential spot fires. Mandatory evacuations st…
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