Napa County Fire Update: Cove Brush Fire 65% Contained and Crystal Fire Containment at 75%
Cove Fire
Location: 6200 block of California Highway 128, Napa County, California
Acres: 4
Containment: 65% as of 6:30 PM, June 6, 2024
Status: Active
The Cove Fire, a new wildfire in Napa County, has ignited concern among residents and authorities. Burning through the 6200 block of California Highway 128, this fire threatens to spread rapidly due to dry conditions. Situated near a vital thoroughfare, the blaze has led to swift action from firefighting crews who are working diligently to contain its spread and protect nearby structures. Efforts include the deployment of three tankers and one helicopter, with a hard closure now in effect on Wragg Canyon Road.
Update from Yesterday's Fire in Napa County
Crystal Fire
Location: 250 block of Crystal Springs Road, Deer Park
Acres: 60
Containment: 75%
Status: Active
The Crystal Fire, the first significant wildfire of 2024 in Napa Valley, has rekindled concerns for the region. This fire has reburned portions of the landscape previously scorched during the 2020 Glass Fire. Situated just east of Silverado Trail and south of Calistoga, the blaze has prompted swift action from firefighting crews, successfully halting its forward progress.
Resources Assigned:
158 personnel
27 engines
2 bulldozers
2 water tenders
4 crews
11 other resources
Notes:
Numerous firefighting air tankers from throughout the state are flying fire-suppression missions as conditions allow.
The cause of the Crystal Fire is under investigation.
For further updates, please stay tuned to CAL FIRE's official channels and apps such as Watch Duty.
Thank you for the info.
Aren't all weeds supposed to be mowed by May 31. Were these fields mowed by the owners. It would also be interesting to know what started the fires. There was no lighting storms.