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Tropical Storm Fay Hitting East Coast with Heavy Rain

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Updated 7/11/20: The Weather Channel published a report providing the latest updates on Tropical Storm Fay, which has diminished into a post-tropical low and is moving north toward Canada.

Tropical Storm Fay Flooded Streets, Knocked Down Trees

Additional Resources:

NJ.com (Tropical Storm Fay has dumped a month of rain in some N.J. towns)
Newsday (Long Island weather: Tropical Storm Fay brings gusty winds, downpours)

Highlighted Rain Totals:

Maryland
– Ocean City (Worcester County): 5.5 inches

New Jersey
– Franklin Township (Somerset County): 5.28 inches
– Margate (Atlantic County): 5.50 inches
– Mullica Hill (Gloucester County): 5.84 inches
– South Harrison (Gloucester County): 6.17 inches

 

Disaster Alert
July 10, 2020

Source: CBS News

Additional Resource:

The Weather Channel (Tropical Storm Fay, Record Earliest ‘F’ Storm, Producing Flooding Rain in Parts of New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland)

NOTE: This has not yet been declared a FEMA Major Disaster.

The sixth named system of the young Atlantic hurricane season formed Thursday afternoon just east of Cape Hatteras, North Carolina. Tropical Storm Fay breaks the record for earliest sixth named storm in the Atlantic basin by almost two weeks.

The biggest impact will be very heavy rainfall moving northward through Friday night along the East Coast from Virginia to New England.

Tropical storm warnings have been issued for coastal New Jersey, New York City, Long Island and Connecticut. Flood watches have also been posted up and down the coast from Virginia to Massachusetts.

For full report, please click the source link above.

Large Tornado Damages Multiple Minnesota Farmsteads

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Disaster Alert
July 9, 2020

Source: The Weather Channel

Approximate locations (according to media outlets) sustaining structural damage:

Minnesota
– Dalton (Otter Tail County, 56324)

NOTE: This has not yet been declared a FEMA Major Disaster.

At a Glance

  • A deadly tornado hit northwest Minnesota late Wednesday

The tornado hit near Dalton, Minnesota, in southeastern Otter Tail County between 5 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. CDT. It moved through mostly open farmland, but three farmsteads suffered significant damage, according to the National Weather Service (NWS).

In the Dalton area, the damage ranged from downed trees and power lines to destroyed roofs and even a car thrown into a home’s basement, KVRR.com reported.

For full report, please click the source link above.

CFPB: Director Kraninger Announces Deputy Director; Additions to Executive Team

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Industry Update
July 7, 2020

Source: CFPB

Washington, D.C. — Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Director Kathleen L. Kraninger today announced that Thomas Pahl will serve as the Deputy Director of the Bureau. Pahl has served as Policy Associate Director for Research, Markets, and Regulations since April 2018. Previously, Pahl was the Acting Director of the Bureau of Consumer Protection at the Federal Trade Commission.

“Tom is a committed public servant who has dedicated his career to protecting consumers in the financial marketplace. His wealth of experience on consumer protection issues will enable him to provide valuable insights on achieving our mission and preventing consumer harm,” said CFPB Director Kraninger. “I look forward to his continued contributions and leadership.”

From 2013–2016, Tom served as Managing Counsel for the Office of Regulations at the CFPB. He has also held previous roles at the FTC focused on enforcement, rulemaking, and policy on financial services matters, including Assistant Director of the Division of Financial Practices. Pahl received his BA from the College of St. Thomas and his JD from Northwestern University School of Law.

Director Kraninger also announced the leadership for the newly created Consumer Education and External Affairs (CEEA) Division. CEEA will focus on a more coordinated and Bureau-wide approach to engagement and communication with consumers, policymakers, academics, and other stakeholders.

Delicia Reynolds Hand will serve as Deputy Associate Director for the Consumer Education and External Affairs Division. Ms. Hand joined the Bureau in 2012 and has over 20 years of experience, having worked in consumer advocacy, community and economic development and on Capitol Hill. She received her B.A. from St. Peter’s College and holds a JD from the American University’s Washington College of Law, and M.A. from Cambridge University, U.K.

Desmond Brown will serve as the Assistant Director for the Office of Consumer Education. Mr. Brown has more than two decades of experience working with national and local organizations to increase financial well-being and economic opportunities for consumers. He first joined the Bureau as a program specialist for the Office of Financial Empowerment in 2012. He earned his Masters of Policy Management from Georgetown University, and his B.S. in Political Science from Southern Connecticut State University.

Matt Cameron will serve as Assistant Director for the Office of Stakeholder Management. Mr. Cameron has served at the Bureau since 2012, most recently as the Staff Director for the Advisory Board and Councils Office. He has more than a decade in public service having worked prior in the United States Congress. Mr. Cameron earned his Master’s Degree in Political Management from The George Washington University and his Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science from California State University Channel Islands.

In addition to the Offices of Consumer Education and Stakeholder Management, the division will include the newly formed Office of Public Affairs, which will be led by Marisol Garibay, and the Office of Consumer Response, which will be led by Christopher Johnson. The CEEA division will be led by Policy Associate Director Andrew Duke.

HUD: FHA INFO #20-47: Enhancements to FHA’s Claims Without Conveyance of Title (CWCOT) Procedures

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Investor Update
July 7, 2020 

Source: HUD

Today, the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) published Mortgagee Letter (ML) 2020-21, Enhancements to FHA’s Claims Without Conveyance of Title (CWCOT) Procedures. The guidance in this ML enhances FHA’s CWCOT procedures by:

• allowing a second appraisal upon vacancy for a property that had an exterior-only appraisal, where an interior appraisal could not be obtained;

• allowing mortgagees to submit eviction costs and certain eligible property preservation expenses incurred during post- foreclosure sales opportunities;

• updating the policy and allowable fee structure related to independent third-party providers that conduct foreclosure sales or post-foreclosure sales efforts under CWCOT procedures; and

• regularly updating discounts in FHA Connection (FHAC) and changing to tier-based pricing factors based on a property’s location, occupancy status, and appraised value. After the property’s appraised value has been established and the Commissioner’s Adjusted Fair Market Value (CAFMV) has been determined, authorized mortgagees may access the CAFMV via the link in FHAC at: https://entp.hud.gov/clas/index.cfm.

Originally piloted in 2013, CWCOT is an FHA claim option through which insurance benefits are paid to a mortgagee after the sale of the property to a third-party purchaser at foreclosure of the FHA-insured mortgage or through post-foreclosure sales efforts. This means there is no conveyance of the property to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) in exchange for payment of the mortgage insurance benefit.

The enhancements announced in ML 2020-21 take into consideration the public feedback received earlier this year when the draft Mortgagee Letter was posted on the Single Family Housing Drafting Table. These enhancements make FHA’s CWCOT program more viable for foreclosure sales associated with defaulted FHA-insured mortgages.

Quick Links
• View Mortgagee Letter 2020-21 and all other archived Mortgagee Letters at:
https://www.hud.gov/program_offices/administration/hudclips/letters/mortgagee

Resources
Contact the FHA Resource Center:
• Visit our online knowledge base to obtain answers to frequently asked questions 24/7 at: www.hud.gov/answers.
• E-mail the FHA Resource Center at: answers@hud.gov. Emails and phone messages will be responded to during normal hours of operation, 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM (Eastern), Monday through Friday on all non-Federal holidays.
• Call 1-800-CALLFHA (1-800-225-5342). Persons with hearing or speech impairments may reach this number by calling the Federal Relay Service at 1-800-877-8339.

Supreme Court Rules on TCPA, Robocalls

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Industry Update
July 6, 2020

Source: DS News

Additional Resource:

U.S. Supreme Court No. 19-631

The U.S. Supreme Court announced Monday that it has invalidated a 2015 amendment from the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA), and ruled Congress “impermissibly favored” debt-collection speech over political speech—violating the First Amendment.

Justice Brett Kavanaugh said that while Americans disagree about many things, they are “largely united in their disdain for robocalls.”

Justice Kavanaugh added that the Federal Government received 3.7 million complaints regarding robocalls in 2019.

The TCPA was initially passed in 1991, which prohibited robocalls to cell phones and home phones. However, a 2015 amendment to the TCPA allowed robocalls that are made to collect debts owed to or guaranteed by the federal government, such as mortgage debts.

For full article, please click the source link above

High Tide Floods Southern California Coast

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Disaster Alert
July 4, 2020

Source: The Weather Channel

Additional Resources:

Approximate locations sustaining home flooding

California
– Newport Beach Balboa Peninsula (Orange County, 92661)

NOTE: This has not yet been declared a FEMA Major Disaster.

At a Glance

  • A 40-foot sailboat was destroyed.
  • Possible damage to houses was being assessed.
  • Lifeguards conducted ocean rescues.

Newport Beach, California, was cleaning up Saturday after flooding caused by coastal tides and high surf covered beaches and roads with water.

The flooding sent ocean water into streets Friday night and destroyed a 40-foot sailboat, KSWB-TV reported.

Traffic leaving the Balboa Peninsula was backed up for hours at the start of the holiday weekend.

The city was assessing possible damage to homes.

“I think it’s safe to say there has been some property damage, we don’t know the full extent,” Newport Beach city spokesperson John Pope told the Orange County Register. “The city is still assessing some of the damage. There’s sand and trash just littered everywhere.”

For full report, please click the source link above.

MHA: HAMP Update: System Availability – July 3, 2020

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Investor Update
June 30, 2020

Source: MHA

The HAMP Reporting System will be available for processing files on July 3, 2020. Please refer to the 2020 Operational Reporting Calendar to determine specific reporting dates for each month.

https://www.hmpadmin.com/portal/programs/docs/hamp_servicer/2020_HAMP_Operational_Reporting_Calendar.pdf

Please contact the HAMP Solution Center at support@hmpadmin.com with any questions.

Storms Flood Homes in Mississippi, Tennessee, Indiana

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Disaster Alert
July 1, 2020

Source: The Weather Channel

Additional Resources:

FOX 13 Memphis (McNairy County homes and businesses damaged by early morning flash flooding)

WMC NBC 5 (McNairy County residents dealing with aftermath of flash flooding)

Herald Journal (Flash Flooding overwhelms Kentland)

Approximate locations sustaining home flooding

Indiana
– Kentland (Newton County, 47951)

Mississippi
– Ecru (Pontotoc County, 38841)

Tennessee
– Selmer (McNairy County, 38375)

NOTE: This has not yet been declared a FEMA Major Disaster.

At a Glance

  • A flash flood emergency was declared for parts of northeastern Mississippi.
  • A county 911 center had to be evacuated.
  • At least one person was rescued from a home.

Cars were inundated with water and at least one person had to be rescued from a home as a flash flood emergency was declared for parts of Mississippi Wednesday morning.

As much as 10 inches of rain fell in some areas.

“A band of heavy rain stalled over parts of five northeast Mississippi Counties Wednesday morning, dumping 5 to 10 inches of rain in just a few hours,” weather.com senior digital meteorologist Jonathan Erdman said. “These stalled areas of rain associated with clusters of thunderstorms known as mesoscale convective systems are common in parts of central and southern U.S. in summer, and often produce dangerous, localized flash flooding.”

At least one person was rescued from a home in Ecru, about 29 miles northwest of Tupelo, according to local storm reports. Police there said several roads were covered in water.

Flooding was also reported in Tennessee, where police in the town of Selmer said several areas were underwater and a bridge was closed.

The county 911 center in McNairy County, Tennessee had to be evacuated.

For full report, please click the source link above.

Wildfire Outbreak Causes Home Damage in Western U.S.

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Updated 2/4/21: FEMA issued a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for areas in Washington affected by wildfires and straight-line winds that took place September 1-19, 2020.

Washington Wildfires and Straight-Line Winds (DR-4584)

Updated 1/15/21: FEMA issued a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for areas in Colorado affected by wildfires that took place September 6 to November 5, 2020.

Colorado Wildfires (DR-4581)

Updated 12/7/20: The Weather Channel published a report offering the latest updates regarding wildfire activity in Southern California.

Fire Danger Means Power Shutoffs Possible for Over 200,000 California Homes and Businesses

Additional Resource:

Safeguard Properties Western Wildfire Reference Guide (12/7/20)

Updated 12/3/20: The Weather Channel published a report detailing new wildfire activity that has damaged structures in Southern California.

Evacuations Ordered For Fast-Growing California Wildfire; Power Outages Top 130,000

Event Overview:

Bond Fire (3,643 acres; 0% containment)

  • December 2 – Present
  • Orange County
    *Silverado Canyon
  • Multiple structures damaged (total number unconfirmed)

Approximate locations at least partially contained in event perimeter:

  • Foothill Ranch (Orange County, 92610)
  • Modjeska Canyon (Orange County, 92676)
  • Portola Hills (92679)
  • Silverado (92676)

Willow Fire (30 acres; 50% containment)

  • December 2 – Present
  • San Diego County
    *Rancho San Diego, near Willow Glen Drive and Hillsdale Road (near El Cajon)
  • 1 house destroyed; 6 structures damaged

Approximate locations at least partially contained in event perimeter:

  • Rancho San Diego (San Diego County, 92019)
    *Impacted ZIP code only

Additional Resource:

Safeguard Properties Western Wildfire Reference Guide (12/3/20)

Updated 11/25/20: FEMA issued an update to a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for areas in California affected by wildfires from September 4 to November 17, 2020.

California Wildfires (DR-4569 Amendment 3)

Updated 11/19/20: ABC News issued a report detailing the Mountain View Fire, which has reportedly burned 80 structures in Mono County, Calif.

Wildfires Erupt in California, Nevada

Event Overview:

Mountain View Fire (20,879 acres; 20% containment)

  • November 17 – Present
  • Mono County (California); Douglas County (Nevada)
  • 80 structures destroyed

Approximate locations at least partially contained in event perimeter:

  • Coleville (96107)
  • Spring Creek (96107)
  • Walker (96107)

Additional Resource:

Safeguard Properties Western Wildfire Reference Guide (11/19/20)

Updated 11/18/20: California Governor Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency in response to the  Mountain View Fire.

Governor Newsom Declares State of Emergency in Mono County Due to Fire 11.18.20

Associated County ZIP Code List ( 1 County)

Updated 11/17/20: Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak declared a state of emergency in response to the Pinehaven Fire. 

Governor Sisolak Declares State of Emergency Related to Caughlin Ranch/Pinehaven Fire

Updated 11/17/20: FEMA issued an update to a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for areas in California affected by wildfires beginning on September 4, 2020 and continuing.

California Wildfires (DR-4569 Amendment 2)

Updated 11/17/20: The Weather Channel published a report detailing wildfire activity that has reportedly burned homes in southwestern Reno, Nev.

Wildfire Near Reno, Nevada, Threatens Homes, Forces Evacuations

Event Overview:

Pinehaven Fire (1,700 acres; 5% containment)

  • November 17 – Present
  • Washoe County
  • 12 structures destroyed

Approximate locations at least partially contained in event perimeter:

  • Reno:
    – Caughlin Ranch (89519)
    – Riverview (89509)
    – Skyline (89509)

Additional Resource:

Safeguard Properties Western Wildfire Reference Guide (11/18/20)

Updated 11/16/20: FEMA issued an update to a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for areas in Oregon affected by wildfires and straight-line winds beginning on September 7, 2020 and continuing.

Oregon Wildfires and Straight-Line Winds (DR-4562 Amendment 3)

Updated 11/12/20: FEMA issued an update to a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for areas in California affected by wildfires that took place August 14 to September 26, 2020.

California Wildfires (DR-4558 Amendment 10)

Updated 10/28/20: CNN published a report offering the latest updates on two fast-moving wildfires that have burned structures in Southern California.

Nearly 70,000 people under mandatory evacuation orders as two new wildfires in Southern California spread rapidly

Additional Resource:

Safeguard Properties Western Wildfire Reference Guide (10/28/20)

Event Overview:

Blue Ridge Fire (14,334 acres; 16% containment)

  • October 26 – Present
  • Orange/San Bernardino/Riverside counties
  • 1 structure destroyed

Approximate locations at least partially contained in event perimeter:

  • Chino Hills (San Bernardino County, 91709)
  • Corona (Riverside County, 92880*)
    *Impacted ZIP code only
  • Yorba Linda (Orange County, 92885, 92886, 92887)

Silverado Fire (13,354 acres; 25% containment)

  • October 26 – Present
  • Orange/San Bernardino/Riverside counties
  • 1 structure destroyed

Approximate locations at least partially contained in event perimeter:

  • Irvine (Orange County, 92602, 92618, 92620*)
    *Impacted ZIP codes only
  • Foothill Ranch (Orange County, 92610)
  • Lake Forest (Orange County, 92609, 92610, 92630, 92679)

Updated 10/26/20: The Weather Channel published a report offering the latest on two active Colorado wildfires that have become the largest in state history.

Colorado Wildfires Burn Hundreds of Homes Before Snow Brings Some Relief

Additional Resource:

Safeguard Properties Western Wildfire Reference Guide (10/26/20)

Event Overview:

Cameron Peak Fire (208,663 acres; 64% containment)

  • August 13 – Present
  • Larimer County
  • 100 structures destroyed; 4 houses damaged

Approximate locations at least partially contained in event perimeter:

  • Bellvue (Larimer County, 80512)
  • Estes Park (Larimer County, 80511, 80517)
  • Glen Haven (Larimer County, 80532)
  • Kinikinik (Larimer County, 80512)
  • Loveland (Larimer County, 80538)
    *Houses burned in Redstone Canyon/Buckskin Heights Subdivision
  • Red Feather Lakes (Larimer County, 80545)
  • Rustic (Larimer County, 80512)
  • Spencer Heights (Larimer County, 80512)

East Troublesome Fire (192,560 acres; 15% containment)

  • October 24 – Present
  • Grand/Jackson/Larimer Counties
  • 300-400 structures destroyed

Approximate locations at least partially contained in event perimeter:

  • Estes Park (Larimer County, 80511, 80517)
  • Granby (Grand County, 80446)
  • Grand Lake (Larimer County, 80447)
  • Hot Sulphur Springs (Grand County, 80451)
  • Kremmling (Grand County, 80459)
  • Parshall (Grand County, 80468)
  • Rand (Jackson County, 80473)
  • Walden (Jackson County, 80430, 80480)

Updated 10/22/20: FEMA issued an update to a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for areas in California affected by wildfires beginning on September 4, 2020 and continuing.

California Wildfires (DR-4569 Amendment 1)

Updated 10/20/20: The Coloradoan published an article offering an update on structural damage reportedly caused by the Cameron Peak Fire (Larimer County), which is now the largest wildfire in state history (204,404 acres).

What we know Tuesday: Cameron Peak Fire ‘very active’ from The Retreat to Storm Mountain

Additional Resource:

Safeguard Properties Western Wildfire Reference Guide (10/20/20)

Updated 10/19/20: USA Today published an article outlining continued wildfire activity in Colorado that has damaged or destroyed more than 100 homes (Cameron Peak/Calwood fires).

‘Smoke coming from everywhere’: Colorado fights largest wildfire in state history, a second forces thousands to evacuate

Additional Resources:

Click the link below to access a summary of approximate active wildfire events that have reportedly caused structural damage.

Safeguard Properties Western U.S. Wildfire Reference Guide (10/19/20)

To view a preliminary list of damaged structures (Calwood Fire) from the Boulder County Office of Emergency Management, please click here.

Updated 10/18/20: FEMA issued an update to a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for areas in California affected by wildfires that took place August 14 to September 26, 2020.

California Wildfires (DR-4558 Amendment 8)

Updated 10/16/20: FEMA issued a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for areas in California affected by wildfires beginning on September 4, 2020 and continuing.

California Wildfires (DR-4569)

Updated 10/15/20: FEMA issued an update to a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for areas in California affected by wildfires that took place August 14 to September 26, 2020.

California Wildfires (DR-4558)

Updated 10/7/20: The Guardian published an article detailing historic wildfire activity that continues to impact portions of California.

California wildfires spawn first ‘gigafire’ in modern history

Additional Resource:

Click the link below to access a summary of approximate active wildfire events that have reportedly caused structural damage.

Safeguard Properties Western U.S. Wildfire Reference Guide (10/7/20)

Updated 10/1/20: FOX News published a report offering updates on wildfire activity that has destroyed structures in Northern California.

Live Coverage: California wildfires fueled by hot, dry weather

Additional Resource:

Click the link below to access a summary of approximate active wildfire events that have reportedly caused structural damage.

Safeguard Properties Western U.S. Wildfire Reference Guide (10/1/20)

Updated 9/29/20: The Weather Channel issued a report outlining an outbreak of wildfire activity that has destroyed structures in Northern California (Wine Country).

Northern California Wildfires Burn Homes, Wineries; Tens of Thousands Flee

Event Overview:

Glass Fire (36,236  acres; 0% containment)
*Includes Shady/Boysen fire perimeters

  • September 27 – Present
  • Napa/Sonoma Counties
    *North Fork Crystal Springs/Crystal Springs Road
    **Homes reportedly burned in Santa Rosa (Skyhawk community, Mountain Hawk Drive)
  • Approximately 12 houses/unconfirmed number of wineries destroyed

Approximate locations at least partially contained in event perimeter:

  • Angwin (Napa County, 94508, 94576)
  • Barro (Napa County, 94574)
  • Calistoga (Napa County, 94515)
  • Deer Park (Napa County, 94576)
  • Kenwood (Sonoma County, 95409, 95452)
  • Larkmead (Napa County, 94515)
  • Sanitarium (Napa County, 94574)
  • Santa Rosa (Sonoma County, 95401, 95402, 95402, 95403, 95404, 95405, 95406, 95407, 95409)
  • St. Helena (Napa County, 94574)
  • Woodleaf (Napa County, 94515)

Zogg Fire (40,317  acres; 0% containment)

  • September 27 – Present
  • Shasta County
    *Zogg Mine Road/Jenny Bird Lane (North of Igo)
  • 146 structures destroyed

Approximate locations at least partially contained in event perimeter:

  • Cottonwood (Shasta County, 96022)
  • Igo (Shasta County, 96047)
  • Ono (Shasta County, 96047)

Updated 9/28/20: FEMA issued an update to a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for areas in California affected by wildfires beginning on August 14, 2020 and continuing.

California Wildfires (DR-4558)

Updated 9/28/20: California Governor Gavin Newsom issued an emergency declaration in response to wildfire activity that has destroyed homes and prompted the evacuations of thousands of residents.

Governor Newsom Declares State of Emergency in Napa, Sonoma and Shasta Counties, Requests Presidential Major Disaster Declaration to Bolster Response to Fires Across State

Associated County ZIP Code List (three counties)

Updated 9/17/20: HUD announced federal disaster assistance for the State of Oregon to provide support to homeowners and low-income renters displaced from their homes in areas affected by wildfires and straight-line winds.

HUD Announces Disaster Assistance for Victims of Oregon Wildfires

Updated 9/16/20: Freddie Mac issued a release reminding mortgage servicers of its disaster relief policies for homeowners amid Hurricane Sally and the ongoing wildfires threatening California and the Western states.

Freddie Mac Confirms Disaster Relief Options for Homeowners Affected by Hurricane Sally and the Ongoing Wildfires

Updated 9/16/20: Fannie Mae issued a release reminding those impacted by Hurricane Sally and the West Coast Wildfires of disaster relief options.

Fannie Mae Reminds Homeowners and Mortgage Servicers of Assistance Options for Those Affected by Hurricane Sally and the West Coast Wildfires

Updated 9/15/20: FEMA issued a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for areas in Oregon affected by wildfires and straight-line winds beginning on September 7, 2020 and continuing.

Oregon Wildfires and Straight-Line Winds (DR-4562)

Updated 9/13/20: FEMA issued an update to a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for areas in California affected by wildfires beginning on August 14, 2020 and continuing.

California Wildfires (DR-4558 Amendment 4)

Updated 9/11/20: Click the link below to access a summary of approximate active wildfire events that have reportedly caused structural damage.

Safeguard Properties Western U.S. Wildfire Reference Guide (9/11/20)

Updated 9/10/20: FEMA issued an Emergency Declaration for areas in Oregon affected by wildfires beginning on September 8, 2020 and continuing.

Oregon Wildfires (EM-3542)
Associated County ZIP Code List (11 Counties)

Updated 9/10/20: FEMA issued an update to a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for areas in California affected by wildfires beginning on August 14, 2020 and continuing.

California Wildfires (DR-4558)

Updated 9/10/20: The Weather Channel issued an update on historic wildfire activity impacting the Western U.S.

‘I’ll Never Go Back’: Western Wildfires Quotes and Key Numbers

Additional Resources:

Oregon Governor Kate Brown:
Executive Order 20-41: Invocation of Emergency Conflagration Act Statewide in Light of Extreme Fire Danger from Hot, Dry, Windy Conditions

Associated County ZIP Code List (Statwide)

Safeguard Properties Western U.S. Wildfire Reference Guide (9/10/20)

Updated 9/9/20: CNN published a report outlining an explosion of wildfire activity in the Western U.S. that has reportedly destroyed thousands of homes.

Wildfires Rage in California, Oregon and Washington

Additional Resources:

Oregon Governor Kate Brown
Governor Kate Brown Invokes the Emergency Conflagration Act in Response to Almeda Fire
Governor Kate Brown Invokes the Emergency Conflagration Act in Response to Beachie Creek, Lionshead, and Holiday Farm Fire

Approximate events reportedly responsible for structural damage:

California
Slater Fire (40,000 acres; 0% containment)

  • September 8 – Present
  • Siskiyou County
    *Happy Camp (96039)
  • Houses damaged (total number unconfirmed)

Media: https://ktvl.com/news/local/slater-fire-happy-camp-burns-at-22000-acres-evacuation-order-in-place

Idaho
Sunnyside Complex Fire (1,631 acres; total containment unknown)
*Also called Clover Fire

  • Clearwater County
  • 13 houses/31 outbuildings destroyed

Media: https://lmtribune.com/northwest/clover-fire-near-orofino-claims-more-than-a-dozen-homes/article_977b1c8a-457a-5fe6-8954-ba22027080a2.html

Montana
Bobcat Fire (30,000 acres; 50% containment)

  • September 2 – Present
  • Musselshell County
  • 10 houses/13 outbuildings destroyed

Media: https://www.ktvq.com/news/local-news/bobcat-fire-claims-23-homes-burns-more-than-30k-acres-near-roundup

Bridger Foothills Fire (7,138 acres; total containment unknown)

  • Gallatin County
  • 28 houses destroyed

Media: https://www.bozemandailychronicle.com/news/28-homes-lost-in-bridger-foothills-fire/article_c4837569-c54b-55f6-b438-c37963d3c30e.html

Oregon
Almeda Fire (3,000 acres; 0% containment)
*Also called Glendower Fire

  • September 8 – Present
  • Jackson County
    *Talent (97540), Phoenix (97535), Ashland (97520), Medford (97501, 97502, 97504)
  • Houses and other structures damaged and destroyed (total number unconfirmed)

Media: https://abc13.com/oregon-governor-issues-emergency-declaration-over-wildfires/6415274/

Beachie Creek/Lionshead Complex Fire (107,175 acres; 0% containment)
*Also called Santium Fire

  • August 16 – Present
  • Marion, Clackamas, Linn and Jefferson Counties
    *Mill City (Linn/Marion Counties, 97360), Gates (Marion County, 97346) and Lyons (Linn County, 97358) reportedly engulfed
  • Houses and other structures damaged and destroyed (total number unconfirmed)

Media: https://www.cnn.com/2020/09/08/us/oregon-wildfire-beachie-creek-fire-fleeing-trnd/index.html

Holiday Farm Fire (32,000 acres; 0% containment)

  • September 7 – Present
  • Lane County
    *Blue River (97413) reportedly engulfed
  • Houses and other structures damaged and destroyed (total number unconfirmed)

Media: https://www.statesmanjournal.com/story/news/2020/09/07/oregon-wildfires-lionshead-beachie-creek-fire-mount-jefferson-wilderness-opal-creek-jawbone-flats/5737812002/

Washington
Babbs-Malden Fire (8,943 acres; 0% containment)

  • September 8 – Present
  • Whitman County
    *Majority of structures reportedly destroyed in Malden (99149); several buildings destroyed in Pine City (99170)
  • 91 houses/8 commercial properties destroyed; 3 houses damaged

Media: https://www.kxly.com/three-fires-burning-a-collective-15-square-miles-in-whitman-county/

Bordeaux Road Fire (50 acres; 0% containment)

  • September 8 – Present
  • Thurston County
    *Littlerock (98512, 98516)
  • 5 houses/2 outbuildings destroyed

Media: https://www.q13fox.com/news/evacuations-ordered-in-parts-of-pierce-thurston-counties-as-wildfires-destroy-homes

Cold Spring Canyon Fire (323,000 acres; 10% containment)

  • September 6 – Present
  • Okanogan and Douglas Counties
    *Houses destroyed in Bridgeport (98813)
  • 15 houses destroyed; structures damaged (total number unconfirmed)

Media: https://www.wenatcheeworld.com/wildfire/pearl-hill-fire-stories-from-the-path-of-a-giant-blaze/article_340ed178-f280-11ea-8c72-e708b28d9941.html

Graham Fire (100 acres; containment unknown)

  • September 8 – Present
  • Pierce County
    *Graham (98338)
  • 8 houses/10 outbuildings destroyed (5 houses reportedly located in 15400 block of 240th Street East)

Media: https://www.q13fox.com/news/evacuations-ordered-in-parts-of-pierce-thurston-counties-as-wildfires-destroy-homes

Sumner Grade Fire (800 acres; 20% containment)

  • September 7 – Present
  • Pierce County
    *Bonney Lake (98391)
  • 4 houses destroyed

Media: https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/wildfire/live-updates-fires-spread-across-puget-sound-including-washington-seattle-sumner-puyallup-graham/281-33fcb72f-4223-4cf4-bc9f-fba6e2a31d1c

Updated 9/7/20: Newsweek issued a report covering new wildfire activity in Southern California that has burned thousands of acres and destroyed homes in at least three counties.

California Fire Map, Updates for Creek Fire, Valley Fire as State of Emergency Declared

Additional Resource:

California Governor Gavin Newsom (Governor Newsom Declares State of Emergency in Fresno, Madera, Mariposa, San Bernardino and San Diego Counties Due to Fire)

Associated County ZIP Code List

Event Overview:

Creek Fire (143,929 acres; 0% containment)

  • September 4 – Present
  • Fresno County
    *Camp Sierra Road and Reddin Road, Northeast of Shaver Lake
  • Homes damaged and destroyed (total number unconfirmed)

Media: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2020/09/06/creek-fire-california-sierra-national-forest-what-we-know/5734601002/

 El Dorado Fire (10,574 acres; 16% containment)

  • September 5 – Present
  • San Bernardino County
    *Oak Glen Road and Potato Canyon Road, West of Oak Glen
  • Houses destroyed (total number unconfirmed)

Media: https://losangeles.cbslocal.com/2020/09/07/homes-destroyed-evacuations-remain-for-el-dorado-fire-sparked-by-pyrotechnic-device/

Valley Fire (17,345 acres; 3% containment)

  • September 5 – Present
  • San Diego County
    *Japatul Road and Carvacre Road, Southeast of Alpine
  • Houses damaged and destroyed (total number unconfirmed)

Media: https://www.10news.com/news/local-news/valley-fire-scorches-thousands-of-acres-as-state-of-emergency-declared

Updated 9/2/20: The Yakima Herald published an article detailing the Evans Canyon Fire, which has destroyed five homes in Yakima County, Wash.

Evans Canyon Fire destroys five homes, now estimated to be 52,000 acres

Active events reportedly responsible for structural damage:

California
SCU Lightning Complex Fire (391,158, acres; 78% containment)

  • August 18 – Present
  • Alameda, Contra Costa, San Joaquin, Santa Clara, Stanislaus Counties
  • 105 structures destroyed; 17 structures damaged

Approximate locations at least partially contained in event perimeter

  • Clayton (Contra Costa County, 94517)
  • Diablo Grande (Stanislaus County, 95363)
  • Lotta Creek (Stanislaus County, 95363)
  • Fremont (Alameda County, 94536, 94537, 94538, 94539, 94555)
  • Hollister (San Benito County, 95023, 95024)
  • Livermore (Alameda County, 94550, 94551)
  • Milpitas (Santa Clara, 95035, 95036)
  • Morgan Hill (Santa Clara County, 95037, 95038)
  • Mount Hamilton (Santa Clara County, 95140)
  • Newman (Stanislaus County, 95360)
  • Patterson (Stanislaus County, 95363)
  • San Jose (Santa Clara County, 95127, 95132, 95140)
    *Affected ZIP codes only
  • Sunol (Alameda County, 94586)
  • Westley (Stanislaus County, 95387)

LNU Lightning Complex Fire (375,209, acres; 81% containment)

  • August 17 – Present
  • Napa, Sonoma, Lake, Yolo, Solano Counties
  • 1,490 structures destroyed; 232 structures damaged

Approximate locations at least partially contained in event perimeter:

  • Aetna Springs (Napa County, 94567)
  • Atlas (Napa County, 94558)
  • Brooks (Yolo County, 95606)
  • Bucktown (Solano County, 95688)
  • Capay (Yolo County, 95607)
  • Cazadero (Sonoma County, 95421)Circle Oaks (Napa County, 94558)
  • Clearlake Oaks (Yolo County, 95423)
  • Dorr Place (Sonoma County, 95448)
  • Fairfield (Solano County, 94533, 94534, 94535)
  • Geyersvile (Sonoma County, 95441)
  • Guerneville (Sonoma County, 95446)
  • Guinda (Yolo County, 95637)
  • Healdsburg (Sonoma County, 95448)
  • Jenner (Sonoma County, 95450)
  • Johnson Spring (Napa County, 94574)
  • Knoxville (Napa County, 94558)
  • Lower Lake (Lake County, 95457)
  • Middletown (Lake County, 95461)
  • Napa (Napa County, 94558, 94559, 94581)
  • Pope Valley (Napa County, 94567)
  • Rumsey (Yolo County, 95679)
  • Russian River/Monte Rio (Sonoma County, 95462)
  • St. Helena (Napa County, 94574)
  • Suisun City (Solano County, 94534, 94585)
  • Vacaville (Solano County, 95687, 95688, 95696)
  • Venado (Sonoma County, 95448)
  • Walter Springs (Napa County, 94567)
  • Winters (Yolo County, 95694)

CZU August Lightning Complex Fire (85,746 acres; 48% containment)

  • August 17 – Present
  • Santa Cruz, San Mateo Counties
  • 1,490 structures destroyed; 140 structures damaged

Approximate locations at least partially contained in event perimeter:

  • Ben Lomond (Santa Cruz County, 95005)
  • Bonny Doon (Santa Cruz County, 95060)
  • Boulder Creek/Bracken Brae (Santa Cruz County, 95006)
  • Davenport (Santa Cruz County, 95017)
  • Dearborn Park (San Mateo County, 94060)
  • Felton (Santa Cruz County, 95018)
  • La Honda ( San Mateo County, 94020)
  • Loma Mar (San Mateo County, 94021)
  • Pescadero (San Mateo County, 94060)
  • Redwood Grove (Santa Cruz County, 95006)
  • Rices Junction (Santa Cruz County, 95006)
  • Santa Cruz (Santa Cruz County, 95060, 95061, 95062, 95063, 95064, 95065, 95066, 95067)
  • Scotts Valley (Santa Cruz County, 95066)
  • Swanton (Santa Cruz County, 95017)

North Complex Fire (62,904 acres; 38% containment)

  • August 18 – Present
  • Lassen, Plumas Counties
  • 23 structures destroyed; 1 structure damaged

Approximate locations at least partially contained in event perimeter:

  • East Quincy/Quincy (Plumas County, 95971)
  • Greenville (Plumas County, 95947)
  • Greenhorn (Plumas County, 95971)
  • Massack (Plumas County, 95971)
  • Meadow Valley (Plumas County, 95956)
  • Spring Garden (Plumas County, 95971)
  • Susanville (Lassen County, 96127, 96130)

Butte/Tehama/Glenn Complex Fire (63,481 acres; 50% containment)

  • August 18 – Present
  • Lassen, Plumas Counties
  • 14 structures destroyed; 1 structure damaged

Approximate locations at least partially contained in event perimeter:

  • Alder Springs (Glenn County, 95939)
  • Bollinger Place (Tehama County, 95428)
  • Chrome (Glenn County, 95963)
  • Copper City (Glenn County, 95939)
  • Covelo (Mendocino County, 95428)
  • Elk Creek (Glenn County, 95939)
  • Fiddlers Green (Glenn County, 96134)
  • Houghton Place (Tehama County, 96074)
  • Orland (Glenn County, 95963)
  • Paskenta (Tehama County, 96074)
  • Potter Valley (Mendocino County, 95469)
  • Red Bluff (Tehama County, 96080)
  • Willows (Glenn County, 95988)

Washington
Evans Canyon Fire (52,000 acres; 0% containment)

  • September 2 – Present
  • Yakima/Kittitas Counties
    *Wenas Valley
  • 5 houses destroyed

Approximate locations at least partially contained in event perimeter:

  • Ellensburg, (Kittitas County, 98926, 98950)
  • Naches (Yakima Counyt, 98937)
  • Selah (Yakima County, 98942)
  • Wenas (Yakima County, 98942)

Updated 8/31/20: USA Today published a report offering an update on efforts to contain extreme wildfire activity in Northern California.

California fire crews, aided by cooler weather, report ‘great progress’ against LNU, SCU lightning complex fires

Complex Fire Overview

SCU Lightning Complex Fire (390,157, acres; 70% containment)

  • August 18 – Present
  • Alameda, Contra Costa, San Joaquin, Santa Clara, Stanislaus Counties
  • 120 structures destroyed; 18 structures damaged

LNU Lightning Complex Fire (352,913, acres; 69% containment)

  • August 17 – Present
  • Napa, Sonoma, Lake, Yolo, Solano Counties
  • 1,288 structures destroyed; 202 structures damaged

CZU August Lightning Complex Fire (85,218 acres; 43% containment)

  • August 17 – Present
  • Santa Cruz, San Mateo Counties
  • 330 structures destroyed; 32 structures damaged

North Complex Fire (62,904 acres; 38% containment)

  • August 18 – Present
  • Lassen, Plumas Counties
  • 23 structures destroyed; 1 structure damaged

Butte/Tehama/Glenn Complex Fire (62,056 acres; 50% containment)

  • August 18 – Present
  • Lassen, Plumas Counties
  • 13 structures destroyed; 1 structure damaged

Updated 8/26/20: Freddie Mac issued a release reminding mortgage servicers of its disaster relief policies for homeowners as Hurricane Laura makes landfall and amid wildfires threatening parts of California.

Freddie Mac Confirms Disaster Relief Policies As Hurricane Laura Approaches; Amid California Wildfires

Updated 8/26/20: Fannie Mae issued a release reminding those impacted by Hurricane Laura and the California Wildfires of available mortgage assistance and disaster relief options.

Fannie Mae Reminds Residents and Mortgage Servicers of Assistance Options for Borrowers Affected by Hurricane Laura and the California Wildfires

Updated 8/25/20: The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced that it will deliver federal disaster assistance to the State of California and provide support to homeowners and low-income renters forced from their homes in areas affected by wildfires.

HUD Announces Disaster Assistance for California Wildfire Victims

Updated 8/25/20: The Weather Channel issued a report offering the latest updates on several complex fire events that have burned more than 800,000 acres in Northern California.

California Firefighters Make Progress on Massive Wildfires, But Fires’ Destructive Toll Grows

Complex Fire Overview:

SCU Lightning Complex Fire (363,772, acres; 15% containment)

  • August 18 – Present
  • Alameda, Contra Costa, San Joaquin, Santa Clara, Stanislaus Counties
  • 18 structures destroyed; 6 structures damaged

Approximate locations at least partially contained in event perimeter:

  • Clayton (Contra Costa County, 94517)
  • Diablo Grande (Stanislaus County, 95363)
  • Freemont (Alameda County, 94526, 94537, 94538, 94539, 94555)
  • Livermore (Alameda County, 94550, 94551)
  • Milpitas (Santa Clara, 95035, 95036)
  • Morgan Hill (Santa Clara County, 95037, 95038)
  • Mount Hamilton (Santa Clara County, 95140)
  • Newman (Stanislaus County, 95360)
  • Patterson (Stanislaus County, 95363)
  • San Jose (Santa Clara County, 95127, 95140)
    *Affected ZIP codes only
  • Westley (Stanislaus County, 95387)

LNU Lightning Complex Fire (352,913, acres; 27% containment)

  • August 17 – Present
  • Napa, Sonoma, Lake, Yolo, Solano Counties
  • 937 structures destroyed; 251 structures damaged

Approximate locations at least partially contained in event perimeter:

  • Aetna Springs (Napa County, 94567)
  • Atlas (Napa County, 94558)
  • Brooks (Yolo County, 95606)
  • Bucktown (Solano County, 95688)
  • Capay (Yolo County, 95607)
  • Cazadero (Sonoma County, 95421)
  • Circle Oaks (Napa County, 94558)
  • Dorr Place (Sonoma County, 95448)
  • Fairfield (Solano County, 94533, 94534, 94535)
  • Geyersvile (Sonoma County, 95441)
  • Guerneville (Sonoma County, 95446)
  • Guinda (Yolo County, 95637)
  • Healdsburg (Sonoma County, 95448)
  • Jenner (Sonoma County, 95450)
  • Knoxville (Napa County, 94558)
  • Napa (Napa County, 94558, 94559, 94581)
  • Pope Valley (Napa County, 94567)
  • Rumsey (Yolo County, 95679)
  • Russian River/Monte Rio (Sonoma County, 95462)
  • St. Helena (Napa County, 94574)
  • Suisun City (Solano County, 94534, 94585)
  • Vacaville (Solano County, 95687, 95688, 95696)
  • Venado (Sonoma County, 95448)
  • Walter Springs (Napa County, 94567)
  • Winters (Yolo County, 95694)

CZU August Lightning Complex Fire (78,869 acres; 17% containment)

  • August 17 – Present
  • Santa Cruz, San Mateo Counties
  • 330 structures destroyed; 32 structures damaged

Approximate locations at least partially contained in event perimeter:

  • Ben Lomond (Santa Cruz County, 95005)
  • Bonny Doon (Santa Cruz County, 95060)
  • Boulder Creek/Bracken Brae (Santa Cruz County, 95006)
  • Davenport (Santa Cruz County, 95017)
  • Dearborn Park (San Mateo County, 94060)
  • Felton (Santa Cruz County, 95018)
  • La Honda ( San Mateo County, 94020)
  • Loma Mar (San Mateo County, 94021)
  • Pescadero (San Mateo County, 94060)
  • Redwood Grove (Santa Cruz County, 95006)
  • Santa Cruz (Santa Cruz County, 95060, 95061, 95062, 95063, 95064, 95065, 95066, 95067)
  • Scotts Valley (Santa Cruz County, 95066)
  • Swanton (Santa Cruz County, 95017)

North Complex Fire (25,574 acres; 1% containment)

  • August 18 – Present
  • Lassen, Plumas Counties
  • 23 structures destroyed; 1 structure damaged

Approximate locations at least partially contained in event perimeter:

  • East Quincy/Quincy (Plumas County, 95971)
  • Greenville (Plumas County, 95947)
  • Massack (Plumas County, 95971)
  • Meadow Valley (Plumas County, 95956)
  • Spring Garden (Plumas County, 95971)
  • Susanville (Lassen County, 96127, 96130)

Updated 8/24/20: FEMA issued an update to a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for areas in California affected by wildfires beginning on August 14, 2020 and continuing.

California Wildfires (DR-4558)

Updated 8/24/20: The Weather Channel published a report offering the latest updates on major wildfire activity that has burned more than 1.4 million acres in California.

California Complex Fire Update

Updated 8/22/20: FEMA issued a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for areas in California affected by wildfires beginning on August 14, 2020 and continuing.

California Wildfires (DR-4558)

Updated 8/20/20: The Weather Channel issued a report outlining wildfire activity in California that has combined to form events known as complex fires. Two such fires have damaged and destroyed more than 100 structures in impacted areas.

More Evacuations Planned as California Wildfires Spread

LNU Lightning Complex Fire (124,100 acres; 0% containment)

  • August 17 – Present
  • Napa, Sonoma, Lake, Yolo, Solano Counties
  • 105 structures destroyed; 70 structures damaged

Media: https://www.kcra.com/article/wildfire-prompts-evacuation-orders-solano-county/33643636

Reported locations containing structural damage:

– Vacaville (Solano County, 95687, 95688, 95696)
– Cherry Glen Road
– English Hills Road
– Estate Drive
– Foothill Drive
– Pleasants Valley Road
– Peaceful Glen Road
– Skyhawk Lane

Winters (Yolo County, 95694)
Putah Creek Road

Approximate locations contained in fire perimeter:

– Aetna Springs (Napa County, 94567)
– Bucktown (Solano County, 95688)
– Fairfield (Solano County, 94533, 94534, 94535)
– Guinda (Yolo County, 95637)
– Knoxville (Napa County, 94558)
– Napa (Napa County, 94558, 94559, 94581)
– Pope Valley (Napa County, 94567)
– Rumsey (Yolo County, 95679)
– St. Helena (Napa County, 94574)
– Vacaville (Solano County, 95687, 95688, 95696)
– Walter Springs (Napa County, 94567)
– Winters (Yolo County, 95694)

CZU August Lightning Complex Fire (40,000 acres; 0% containment)

  • August 17 – Present
  • Santa Cruz, San Mateo Counties
  • 20 structures destroyed

Media: https://www.santacruzsentinel.com/2020/08/19/fire-in-santa-cruz-mountains-grows-burns-25000-acres-thick-smoke-prevents-aerial-attack/

Reported locations containing structural damage:

– Bonny Doon (Santa Cruz County, 95060, 95061, 95062, 95063, 95064, 95065, 95066, 95067)

Approximate locations contained in fire perimeter:

– Bonny Doon (Santa Cruz County, 95060)
– Boulder Creek/Bracken Brae (Santa Cruz County, 95006)
– Davenport (Santa Cruz County, 95017)
– Pescadero (San Mateo County, 94060)
– Santa Cruz (Santa Cruz County, 95060)
– Swanton (Santa Cruz County, 95017)

Updated 8/19/20: The Weather Channel issued a report outlining wildfire activity in California that has destroyed multiple structures while burning more than 22 square miles of vegetation.

Tens of Thousands Ordered to Evacuate as California Wildfires Spread

Locations reported as containing destroyed homes:

Vacaville:
– English Hills Road
– Foothill Drive
– Pleasants Valley Road
– Peaceful Glen Road

Winters:
– Putah Creek Road

Additional locations within the fire perimeter include:

– Napa/Knoxville (Napa County, 94558)
– Pope Valley (Napa County, 94567)
– St. Helena (Napa County, 94574)

Approximate active events responsible for structural damage:

California
Apple Fire (5,513 acres; 100% containment)

  • August 1 – Present
  • Cherry Valley (Riverside County, 92223)/Morongo Valley (San Bernardino County, 92256)
  • 4 houses, 8 outbuildings destroyed; 4 houses, 2 outbuildings damaged

Media: https://www.pe.com/2020/08/17/crews-continue-work-on-apple-fire-as-full-containment-nears/

Carmel Fire (500 acres; 0% containment)

  • August 18 – Present
  • Carmel Valley (Monterey County, 93924)
  • 3 structures destroyed

Media: https://www.thecalifornian.com/story/news/2020/08/18/evacuations-ordered-after-2nd-fire-river-fire-breaks-out-carmel-valley-monterey-county-california/3394249001/

Jones Fire (675 acres; 5% containment)

  • August 17 – Present
  • Jones Bar Road/Northwest of Nevada City (Nevada County, 95959)
  • 4-6 houses destroyed

Media: https://www.sacbee.com/news/california/fires/article245077940.html

Lake Fire (21,115 acres; 38% containment)

  • August 12 – Present
  • Lake Hughes (Los Angeles County, 93532)
  • 12 houses, 21 outbuildings destroyed
    *3 houses reportedly destroyed in 2000 block of Pine Canyon Road

Media: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2020/08/16/lake-fire-southern-california-angeles-national-forest/5596241002/

LNU Lightning Complex Fire (32,025 acres; 0% containment)

  • August 18 – Present
  • Napa/Solano/Sonoma counties
  • Houses destroyed (exact number unknown)
    *Vacaville (Solano County, 95688)/Winters (Napa County, 95694)

Media: https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/wildfire/lnu-lightning-complex-fire-maps-road-closures-evacuations/103-cdecb784-6dde-4cc8-ac2f-1dcdd67814ea

Loyalton Fire (46,386 acres; 35% containment)

  • August 14 – Present
  • Mount Ina Coolbrith/East of Loyalton (Sierra County, 96118)
    *Perimeter expanding into Chilcoot-Vinton (Plumas County, 96105)
  • 5 structures destroyed; 6 structures damaged

Media: https://www.plumasnews.com/aug-19-progress-made-on-loyalton-fire/

River Fire (10,672 acres; 7% containment)

  • August 16 – Present
  • Pine Canyon and River Road/East of Salinas (Monterey County, 93908)
  • 8 houses destroyed

Media: https://www.ksbw.com/article/river-fire-august-19-fire-grows-to-10672-acres-as-evacuations-expand/33644952

Oregon
Mosier Creek Fire (10,672 acres; 7% containment)

  • August 12 – Present
  •  Columbia River Gorge/Mosier Creek area (Wasco County, 97040)
  • 11 houses, 20 outbuildings destroyed; 1 outbuilding damaged

Media: https://komonews.com/news/local/crews-make-progress-on-columbia-river-gorge-fire

Washington
Badger Lake Fire (200 acres; 55% containment)

  • August 16 – Present
  • Badger Lake Community/Southwest of Cheney (Spokane County, 99004)
  • 3 outbuildings destroyed

Media: https://www.khq.com/news/badger-lake-williams-lake-fires-at-40-containment/article_405c4e36-e026-11ea-a307-372491b360a2.html

North Brownstone Fire (2,000 acres; 0% containment)

  • August 16 – Present
  • Yakama Nation Reservation/Southwest of Yakima (Yakima County, 98952)
  • 1 house destroyed

Media: https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/hot-dry-weather-a-factor-in-brutal-weekend-for-washington-wildfires/281-57b45db6-bcd7-444d-ab17-5f57013b1dca

Updated 8/18/20: California Governor Gavin Newsom issued a statewide emergency declaration in response to ongoing wildfire activity.

Governor Newsom Declares Statewide Emergency Due to Fires, Extreme Weather Conditions

Associated County ZIP Code List (Statewide)

Updated 8/18/20: ABC News published a report offering the latest on an outbreak of wildfire activity that has damaged and destroyed homes in the Western U.S.

More Wildfires Explode in the West as Historic Heat Continues

Additional Resource:

CNN (Record-Breaking Heat is Fueling Nearly 30 Wildfires Burning Across California)

Updated 8/17/20: CNN published a report providing updates on an outbreak of wildfire activity impacting several Western states.

Wildfires Have Scorched About 100,000 Acres in 3 States. The Weather Could Make Things Worse

Additional Resources:

The Californian (UPDATE: River Fire Grows to 2,800 Acres, Structures Damaged)
KGW NBC 8 (Mosier Creek Fire 45% Contained at 985 Acres)

Updated 8/13/20: The Weather Channel published a report detailing the newly formed Lake Fire, which has burned homes in Southern California.

‘Explosive’ Southern California Wildfire Destroys Structures, Prompts Evacuations

Approximate location containing structural damage:

California
– Lake Hughes (Los Angeles County, 93532)

Updated 8/13/20: As major wildfire activity continues across the Western U.S., please see below for an updated approximate listing of events that have been responsible for structural damage (according to media outlets) since the outbreak began in June.

California
Apple Fire (33,424 acres; 60% containment)
August 1 – Present

  • Cherry Valley (Riverside County, 92223)/Morongo Valley (San Bernardino County, 92256)
  • 4 houses, 8 outbuildings destroyed; 4 houses, 2 outbuildings damaged

Media: https://weather.com/news/news/2020-08-03-southern-california-wildfire-apple-fire-riverside-san-bernardino-evacuations 

Coyote Fire (1,508 acres; 100% containment)
July 15-18

  • West of Panoche – Panoche Road (San Benito County, 95043)
  • 1 house/barn/5 outbuildings destroyed

Media: https://benitolink.com/coyote-fire-continues-burning-near-panoche-valley/

Crews Fire (5,513 acres; 100% containment)
July 5-13

  • Gilroy (Santa Clara County, 95020, 95021)
    *Crews Road and Oak Spring Circle (North of Gilroy)
  • 3 structures destroyed

Media: https://www.kron4.com/news/bay-area/crews-fully-contain-park-fire-in-morgan-hill-343-acres-burned/

Lake Fire (10,000 acres; 0% containment)
August 12 – Present

  • Lake Hughes (Los Angeles County, 93532)
    *Lake Huges Road and Prospect Road
  • 3 houses destroyed (2000 block of Pine Canyon Road)

Media: https://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/california-wildfires/california-wildfiire-lake-hughes-brush-lake-fire/2411991

Mineral Fire (29,667 acres; 100% containment)
July 13-26

  • Mineral Spring Rd./Highway 198 – West of Coalinga (Fresno County, 93210)
  • 7 structures destroyed

Media: https://www.kron4.com/news/bay-area/crews-fully-contain-park-fire-in-morgan-hill-343-acres-burned/

Niland Fire (total acreage unknown; 100% containment)
June 28-29

  • Niland (Imperial County, 92257)
    *Impacted homes located across Highway 111
  • Approximately 37 homes destroyed

Media: https://www.thedesertreview.com/news/niland-picks-up-the-pieces/article_ff53d0ae-bd56-11ea-9de0-53a0bffa9898.html

Park Fire (343 acres; 100% containment)
July 4-6

  • Morgan Hill/Anderson Lake Area (Santa Clara County, 95037, 95038)
    *East Dunne Avenue and Finley Ridge Road (East of Morgan Hill)
  • Several outbuildings damaged (total number unknown)

Media: https://www.kron4.com/news/bay-area/crews-fully-contain-park-fire-in-morgan-hill-343-acres-burned/

Power Fire (108 acres; 100% containment)
July 11-15

  • Kerckhoff Lake/Madera Foothills Area (Madera County, 93602)
    *Road 222 and Road 235 (South of North Fork, 93643)
  • 1 home/outbuilding destroyed

CAL Fire: https://www.fire.ca.gov/incidents/2020/7/11/power-fire/

Nevada
Numbers Fire (18,380 acres; 100% containment)
July 6-14

  • Gardnerville Area (Douglas County, 89410)
  • 3 homes/40 outbuildings destroyed

Media: https://mynews4.com/news/local/agencies-respond-to-multiple-fires-along-us-395-south-of-gardnerville

Poeville Fire (3,010 acres; 100%)
June 26 – ?

  • Northwest Reno (Washoe County, 89506)
  • 1 home/10 structures destroyed

Media: https://www.kolotv.com/2020/06/27/crews-on-scene-of-half-acre-peavine-fire/

Oregon
Wickiup Road Fire (101 acres; 80% containment)
July 24 – Present

  • Southeast of Prineville (Crook County, 97754)
  • 1 cabin/mobile home destroyed

Media: https://www.mycentraloregon.com/2020/07/28/wickiup-road-fire-update-july-27-800-a-m/

Utah
6400 Fire (255 acres; 100% containment)
August 10-11

  • Fruitland (Duchesne County, 84027)
    *Highway 40 (Across from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints)
  • 1 home destroyed; 2 homes damaged

Media: https://www.ksl.com/article/50005231/wildfire-updates-6400-fire-near-fruitland-100-contained

Big Summit Fire (8,461 acres; 100% containment)
July 13-22

  • Started near Panaca, NV (Lincoln County, 89042); spread across state line into Utah, near Hamlin Valley (Iron County, 84753)
  • 1 cabin destroyed (Hamlin Valley)

Media: https://www.ksl.com/article/50000379/wildfire-updates-firefighters-gain-100-containment-on-3-more-fires

Canal Fire (78,065 acres; 100% containment)
June 26 – ?

  • Leamington (Millard County, 84638)
  • Fool Creek (Millard County, 84640)
  • 2 homes destroyed; 2 homes/30 structures damaged

Media: https://mynews4.com/news/local/agencies-respond-to-multiple-fires-along-us-395-south-of-gardnerville

Knolls Fire (12,979 acres; 100% containment)
June 28 – July 4

  • Saratoga Springs (Utah County, 84005, 84043, 84045)
  • 1 home destroyed/12 damaged

Media: https://www.sltrib.com/news/2020/07/04/crews-fully-contain/

Traverse Fire (500 acres; 100% containment)
June 27 – 29

  • Lehi (Utah County, 84005, 84043, 84045)
  • Minor home damage (total number unknown)

Media: https://kutv.com/news/local/at-least-40-lehi-and-draper-residents-evacuated-by-traverse-mountain-fire

Lund Fire (837 acres; 100% containment)
July 4

  • East of Beryl (Iron County, 84714)
  • 1 structure destroyed

Media: https://kutv.com/news/local/at-least-40-lehi-and-draper-residents-evacuated-by-traverse-mountain-fire

Turkey Farm Road Fire (11,993 acres; 100% containment)
July 13-20

  • 3 miles west of Washington City (Washington County, 84780)
  • 1 outbuilding destroyed

Media: https://www.abc4.com/news/southern-utah/turkey-farm-road-fire-reaches-nearly-12000-acres-no-evacuations-in-place/

Veyo West Fire (2,618 acres; 100% containment)
July 13-23

  • 1 mile west of Veyo (Washington County, 84782)
  • 1 home/6 outbuildings destroyed

Media: https://www.abc4.com/news/southern-utah/turkey-farm-road-fire-reaches-nearly-12000-acres-no-evacuations-in-place/

Updated 7/16/20: KSBW 8 published a report detailing the Coyote Fire, which ignited in San Benito County and has destroyed several buildings near Panoche.

Fire Burning Near Panoche in San Benito County Destroys Several Buildings

Updated 7/14/20: The Salt Lake Tribune issued a report offering the latest updates on the Veyo Fire, which has damaged at least one home in Washington County, Utah.

Wildfire in Washington County Expands to Nearly 4,000 Acres; Some Evacuation Orders Lifted

Updated 7/13/20: ABC 30 Action News issued a report detailing a new wildfire located in the foothills of Madera County, Calif. The blaze has so far burned two structures.

6 Firefighters Injured Battling Power Fire in Madera Co., Blaze 60% Contained

Updated 7/9/20: KOLO ABC 8 published a report providing updates on the Numbers Fire, which has destroyed homes in Douglas County, Nev., since igniting on July 6, 2020.

Numbers Fire Now 17,318 Acres, 20% Contained

Updated 7/6/20: Continued wildfire activity in the Western U.S. has produced new events that have been responsible for home damage in California and Nevada.

Sources:
KPIX CBS 5 (Evacuations Continue as Hundreds Battle 2 Wildfires Outside Gilroy, Morgan Hill)

CBS 5 News Now Las Vegas (Brown fire causes evacuation in Lund; Monarch fire still growing)

ABC 7 San Francisco (Crews Fire burns 2,000 acres near Gilroy, 20% percent contained)

Additional Resource:

CAL Fire Active Incident Map

Updated 7/2/20: ABC News published a report offering updates on continued wildfire activity that has directly impacted multiple Western states.

Heat wave expands across the country, flash flooding and wildfire danger continues

Additional Resource:

AZ Central (Arizona wildfires: Bighorn Fire at 118,000 acres, 54% containment as others wrap up)

Previous Arizona wildfire reporting


Disaster Alert
June 30, 2020

Source: The Weather Channel

Additional Resources:

California Media Coverage (Niland Fire)
The Press Democrat
The Weather Channel

Nevada Media Coverage (Poeville Fire)
KOLO ABC 8
Reno Gazette Journal

Utah Media Coverage
KSL.com
ABC4.com
ABC4.com (Knolls Fire)
FOX 13 Salt Lake City (Traverse Mountain Fire)
FOX 13 Salt Lake City (Canal Fire)

NOTE: This has not yet been declared a FEMA Major Disaster.

At a Glance

  • Much of Utah was under a red flag warning.
  • Winds up to 50 mph pushed the Knolls Fire toward Saratoga Springs.
  • One home was destroyed and 12 were damaged, city officials said.
  • Several other wildfires were burning in the state, and in neighboring states.

More than 13,000 residents were forced from their homes after a fast-moving fire broke out south of Saratoga Springs, Utah.

Meanwhile, fires also led to evacuations in Colorado, Nevada and Arizona on Monday.

A volatile combination of strong winds, low humidity and an expanding drought is in play over the central and southern Rockies, High Plains and Great Basin, according to weather.com senior meteorologist Jonathan Erdman.

Utah

The so-called Knolls Fire near Saratoga Springs began soon after 1 p.m. MDT Sunday in an area known as the Knolls on the western shore of Utah Lake. Gusty winds quickly drove the fire north, KSTU-TV reported.

Some gusts reached 50 mph, according to KUTV, and fire officials had to call off air operations because of the wind.

Officials ordered the residents of 3,100 homes to evacuate. The 13,000 residents make up about one-third of Saratoga Springs’ population. They were given the all-clear at 12:30 p.m. MDT Monday to return home, city officials said.

The fire quickly consumed more than 15.6 square miles and was 25% contained Monday afternoon, according to Utah Fire Info.

Saratoga Springs officials said 12 homes were damaged and one outside the city limits was destroyed. Damage occurred at nine properties and a shed was lost. Eighteen fences burned.

For full report, please click the source link above.

Arizona Wildfire Surpasses 100,000 Acres

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Updated 6/29/20: Due to expanded regional activity, this page will no longer be updated. To access the latest related updates, please click here.

Disaster Alert
June 28, 2020

Source: tucson.com

NOTE: This has not yet been declared a FEMA Major Disaster.

Residents in the southern Catalinas between Catalina Highway milepost 3 and Redington Road were given evacuation orders Sunday night due to the Bighorn Fire, which surpassed 100,000 acres.

The northern and southern boundaries of the evacuation zone don’t follow a specific road but can be found on the Bighorn Wildfire Alert Zones map, the Pima County Sheriff’s Department said when issuing the alert.

The southern border runs straight east at a starting point near the Babad Do’ag Scenic Overlook the first scenic overlook parking area going up the mountain.

The northern border of the evacuation zone runs straight east of the Bud Spring Trailhead, just north of the Gordon Hirabayashi Recreation Area.

Redington Road is closed at the end of the pavement, the department said.

Residents in the evacuation zone can call 520-351-3473 for more information. The Pima Animal Care Center, 4000 N. Silverbell Rd., is sheltering small animals for evacuated residents.

The Pima County Sheriff’s Department has also designated the area directly south of the evacuation area as being in “set” mode, in which residents are urged to voluntarily leave or be prepared to evacuate if conditions change.

For full report, please click the source link above.