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73,700 acres burned; 3,921 personnel-(up 400); 84 crews; 72 dozers..
+6; Suppression crews made good progress today constructing and improving control lines. Smoke could be seen from burning interior islands, well within the fire's perimeter. Temperatures rose today, starting a warming trend that will reach in excess of 99 degrees by this weekend. This afternoon, residents in and around the community of Berryessa Estates were allowed to return to their homes. The cancellation of additional evacuation orders are being evaluated based on a variety of factors including potential fire behavior and re-establishment of critical infrastructure
Tens of thousands of residents evacuated from the Valley Fire have been told that it will be days before they’re able to get back into their homes--and that’s a best case scenario. The fire must no longer be a threat, roads have to be passable and power restored.
With hundreds of homes and businesses cremated, a lot of people need to make long term plans. Their lives will literally never be the same.
The Napa County Fairgrounds in Calistoga has been transformed into a tent city, with an army of volunteers helping evacuees and utilizing donations with military precision.
Generous residents poured into the fairgrounds tent city carrying food, beverages, clothing, diapers, tents, sleeping bags--whatever the evacuees need. In fact, people have been so generous that no more donations are needed. We do it right in wine country!