he moved to his windsor home because last year he was evacuated due to the kincade fire. i am sure our viewers remember that. across the street i talked to another guy, you know what i am going to wait to see how these winds shift and from there i will make my decision if i want to leave. windsor is under an evacuation warning. so it is a mix bag but the most important part for our viewers, you got to put safety first. if you have these warnings in place, take them seriously. i know you mention items people need to have. that's something they need to take seriously even if it is just a warning in their area. >> it is interesting, pete. obviously you know how bad it could be because we lived through it before. people can be complacent and maybe they are not taking this as seriously as they should. pete suratos is live with us. >>> a live shot at fremont right now. you can detect the haze and smoky skies. now we are looking at the possibility of dry lightning. kari hall is joining us. what are the chances of some lightning accompany by rain later on or sunday ormo monday so

by comparison, the biggest wildfire last year burned just over 77,000 acres and that was the kincade fire in sonoma county. we have all the latest details on the fires burning around the bay area but first let's go to mary lee for the latest on this and healthy air quality. >> we are tracking that all for you. unhealthy air quality for san jose, livermore and concord and very unhealthy air for vacaville. because of this, we have another "spare the air" alert due to this unhealthy air and in fact this "spare the air" alert continues all the way until sunday. not only catching any relief for a long time, but we are also hazy and smoky. let's check the temperatures. we're looking at temperatures above average this time of year. it is not as hot as we have seen with that extreme heat over the last several days. it is a little cooler, slowly starting to kick in with the flow. it is 73 in san francisco, 87 for san jose, and mid-90s for concord. some other locations of through our afternoon, looking at 96 in fairfield, fremont at 81, and looking at highs topping out at 88 for san rafael and

outlook loofor hot spots, the winds are if you have the winds or anything like that helps fire the kincadefi in paradise fire. >>we woulhave taken to the air to fight the blaze that have been crisscrossing the area on the ground making pit stops to fill up with wate the goal right now is to keep the fire from progressing to the sout is one of the last days we're northwest wind that push to the south southeast. trying to keep it from continuing to move in between mill creek and sweet water springs, that said a potential shift in the ahead, as firefighters equally concern anot no's been pushing to the south southeast. the change in the patterns will now push a po to the north and northeast. and that's why we're doing all that work along west right that ro and west side road. so like every other night, no predicting what's next firefighters will keep an eyeand keep up the battle in healdsburg dan kerman this fire is dalso impacting those people living in napa and solanos want to look at those evacuation aps now. >>this one is for napa county i like the other maps we've been showing you ble i

>>after the tubbs fire in 2017 and the kincade fire in 2019 sonoma county residents need no reminder how fast the blaze can spread and dry brush, especially with high temperatures with much of the bay area on alert for high temps firefighters are concerned we have these increased temperatures. >>what we're expecting for a long duration of time to look into potentially the next week. it's just continuing to drier fuels out really pushed in those critical the fire weather pattern so. this heat is definitely concern of ours while many may take the weekend to trim back the brush fire fighters advise against it. >>we see a lot of people trying to do the right thing in trying to maintain their their seasonal grasses that have dried out get that second or 3rd cut in throughout the season. but all those type of activities or looking at it's at the expense of temperatures like this or an opportunity did to ignite a fire from a spark. >>instead they say to make sure your evacuation plans are in place. the santa rosa fire department has a check list on their website. they advise adding masks an

>>after the tubbs fire in 2017 and the kincade fire in 2019 sonoma county residents need no reminder how fast the blaze can spread and dry brush, especially with high temperatures with much of the bay area on alert for high temps firefighters are concerned we have these increased temperatures. >>what we're expecting for a long duration of time to look into potentially the next week. just continuing to drier fuels out really pushes in those critical the fire weather pattern so. this heat is definitely concern of ours while many may take the weekend to trim back the brush fire fighters advise against it. >>we see a lot of people trying to do the right thing in trying to maintain their their seasonal grasses that have dried out get that second or 3rd cut in throughout the season. but all those type of activities or looking at it except for the excess of temperatures like this or an opportunity did to ignite a fire from a spark. >>instead they say to make sure your evacuation plans are in place. the santa rosa fire department has a check list on their website. they advise adding masks an

windsor after he had to evacuate on the other side of town last year when he was dealing with the kincade fire. now, despite the move to this location, he's once again evacuating. >>i >> i thought this was going to come in october or something like that. this is really early. the weather has been crazy, man. we're living in weird times right now, man. five years back, there was no fires every year, and now it seems like every year is record fires every year. >> reporter: now, the wall bridge fire is a part of that lnu complex, and currently it's at more than 50,000 acres. but cal fire says we're going to keep a close eye on these conditions before deciding on any more evacuation orders or warnings throughout this area. >> keeping an eye on the conditions. what exactly is cal fire saying about what they expect as far as changes? >> reporter: yeah, garvin. i actually got a chance to speak with cal fire not too long ago, and they tell me that the winds are shifting for the first time when it comes to the wall bridge fire. they're saying it is shifting northeast, so that is big news for them

last year the kincade fire forced an evacuation of the entire town. >> i think this got us more prepared for it. last year the winds were worse and the wind was basically the deciding factor in these things. >> reporter: the salono county fair grounds is one of the locations used as an evacuation sight. saturday morning they were already sheltering 300 animals, horses, chickens and goats. >> when people think of fairground they think of the celebrations celebrations but emergencies is 1 of our responses too. >>> and now for the latest on the scu complex fire burning from the east bay into south bay and into the san joaquin valley. tonight calfire announced the cluster of fires grew to 290,000 acres. that is 456 square miles. governor gavin newsom surveyed the fires today. he also met with first responders to discuss the progress that's being made. >>> the governor discussed the wildfires burning across the state. >>> containment on the seu fire is burning up to 10%. there's now an evacuation warning for an area of mersed county. fighting these fires are difficult. some relief shelters op

because of the high heat that we're expecting this weekend after the tubbs fire back in 2017 and the kincade fire in 2019 sonoma county residents need to remember how fast flames can spread in dry brush, especially with temperatures as highs are going to be while many might take this weekend to trim some of the brush around their properties. firefighters are actually advising against it. >>we see a lot of people trying to do the right thing and trying to maintain their their seasonal grasses that have dried out get that second or 3rd cut in throughout the season. but all those type of activities or looking at that stuff is excessive temperatures like this or an opportunity did to ignite a fire from a spark. >>and fire officials say that you should have an evacuation plan in place in the age of coronavirus things like extra masks and hand sanitizer should also be on your checklist now. if you have to evacuate. this year fire evacuations will consist of large parking lots where people can be screened and then sent somewhere else to socially these are some of the changes are putting in place wh

the biggest wildfire last year burned over 77,000 acres , the kincade fire in sonoma county. >>> now to the impact on the roads. we have team coverage all morning. we will begin with keit do in the mountains, where a news conference is about to begin. >> we are coming to you live. >> we are having some technical difficulties with him but he is talking about some new mandatory evacuations and he is waiting for a news conference to have or we will find out more information about the santa cruz county fire and the evacuations going on there check out with kid in a moment. >>> now, some people are packed up and going to safety. the entire city is under an evacuation warning. this video shows authorities on standby in the city and there are two separate fires burning in the area. the walbridge fire west of healdsburg is 14,000 acres and the meyers fire north of jenner stands at 2500 acres. both are 0% contained. >>> we are going live to fairfield right now, where you can see the flames covering this ridge , approaching the city of fairfield. this is that fast-moving fire that jumped inter

>>after the tubbs fire in 2017 and the kincade fire in 2019 sonoma county residents need no reminder how fast the blaze can spread in dry brush, especially with high temperatures with much of the bay area on alert for high temps firefighters are concerned we have these increased temperatures. >>what we're expecting for a long duration of time to look into potentially the next week. it's just continuing to drier feels out really pushes in those critical >>the fire weather pattern will many may take the weekend to trim back the brush fire fighters advise against it. >>we see a lot of people trying to do the right thing and trying to maintain their their seasonal grasses that have dried out get that second or 3rd cut in throughout the season. but all those type of activities or looking at it's at the expense of temperatures like this or an opportunity did to ignite a fire from a spark. >>instead they say to make sure your evacuation plans are in place. the santa rosa fire department has a check list on their website. they advise adding masks and hand sanitizer to your list and due to co

through an awful lot the last several years you know starting with the wine country fires 2017 the kincade in 19 and we find ourselves again very of 2020. so a lot has been learned here locally as far as different things that we can do how to respond to disasters how to alert how to engage with our community and ultimately how to better move resources in from departments so not only is cal fire has no role in supporting the event. but we've also seen or deferred to his are all calls we're 3 all calls have been issued for all available resources from the sonoma county fire agencies over the last 2 days and that brings even more resources in to protect our community. it's in our own backyard. obviously has a lot of firefighters that passion about firefight in general, but especially when it's in our own backyard. so we're doing everything we can to can to keep it from continuing to progress in those directions. but ultimately the concern right now is the wind pushing from the north to the south and southeast. so primarily along the russian river areas is why you're seeing those the changes e

officials say that you should prepare and have a plan ready right now after the tubbs fire in 2017 in the kincade fire in 2019 sonoma county residents in need no reminder how fast a blaze can spread and dry brush, especially with these high temps while many might take the weekend to trim back the brush fire fighters actually advise against it. >>we see a lot of people trying to do the right thing and trying to maintain their their seasonal grasses that have dried out get that second or 3rd cut in throughout the season. but all those type of activities or looking at that stuff is excessive temperatures like this or an opportunity did to ignite a fire from a spark. >>so fire officials say you should also have an evacuation plan in place and in the age of course of coronavirus include things like extra masks and hand sanitizers on your list. evacuation areas will likely consist of large parking lots where people will be screened. and then sent somewhere else to socially distance. time now for 4 zone forecast as we get a live look outside this beautiful shot you can't get enough of a bird's-eye view

>>firefighters are on alert because of the heat as well after the tubbs fire in 2017 and the kincade fire in 2019 sonoma county residents. don't need a reminder. and how quickly fires can spread in this heat and when it's dry while many might take the weekend thinking well it's a great time to trim back the brush fire fighters say you shouldn't. >>we see a lot of people trying to do the right thing and trying to maintain their their seasonal grasses that have dried out get that second or 3rd cut in throughout the season. but all those type of activities or looking at it's at the expense of temperatures like this or an opportunity did to ignite a fire from a spark. >>fire officials say that you should have an evacuation plan in place. and that includes now that we're living in coronavirus landau wdaf masks and hand sanitizer and all that as well in your to go bag. this year fire evacuations will consist of big parking lots where people will be screened. and then sent somewhere else where they can stay apart. again don't want to spread coronavirus in the midst of a being a wildfire som

and firefighters in the bay area are on alert because the heat after the tubbs fire in 2017 and the kincade fire. >>in 2019. the folks in sonoma county. they know how fast flames can spread and be whipped up with wind. low temperatures low humidity. our high temperatures. i should say and if you're weeds are high you want to do clearing of the brush. they say this is not the weekend to do it. >>we see a lot of people trying to do the right thing and trying to maintain their their seasonal grasses that have dried out get that second or 3rd cut in throughout the season. but all those type of activities or looking at it's at the expense of temperatures like this or an opportunity did to ignite a fire from us part. >>fire officials say also you need to have an evacuation plan in place and you need to add to it now that we have covid you have to make sure that you have hand sanitizer plenty of masks on hand in case you have to evacuate. and when you do there's a whole different way they're doing that to they're going to use a large parking lot where they will screen people first then send them t

outlook look for hot spots, the winds are if you have the winds or anything like that helps fire the kincadeire in paradise fire. >>and we would be here firefighters have taken to the air to fight the blaze that have been crisscrossing the area on the ground making pit stops to fill up with water. the goal right now is to keep the fire from progressing to the south and southeast, this is one of the last days we're going to get kind that north northwest wind that continues to push to the south southeast. >>so really trying to keep it from continuing to move in between mill creek and sweet water springs, that said a potential shift in the winds in the days ahead, as firefighters equally concerned as we shift in at north northeast wind that's been pushing to the south southeast. the change in the patterns will now push a potentially to the north and northeast. and that's why we're doing all that work along west right that road and west side road. so like every other night, no predicting what's next firefighters will keep an eye on things and keep up the battle in healdsburg dan kerman kron 4 ne

area that's been from fires in the past but healdsburg over on the other side to the east we had the kincade fire. so you know this is bringing up bad memories for a lot of people but now this is the other side, the west side. you can see here behind me a lot of fresh russia that didn't burn in last year's fire. so we just got to keep monitoring and hopefully everybody is paying attention to those evacuations right stay safe, we'll check back with you. >>we're going to take a closer look right now at where the l in you fire complex are caught complex fires are burning again this is a group of. >>fires that does stretch across 5 counties and despite the distance as you can see their immune between some of the flames. cal fire has chosen to designate the different fires has just one incident that's due to a lack of available resources. so that's how they're treating it. >>and here's a look at the evacuation orders and warnings currently in effect in sonoma county anybody living in the red area is under a mandatory evacuation order yellow area indicates an evacuation warning meaning that you sh

that the evacuation center seem to be like a well oiled machine this time around she also during the kincade fire and has evacuated several times as a prior to that as well and she says this time around they have space for people with animals even with the covid restrictions and staying 6 feet apart from other people that it does seem to be kind of a well oiled machine over there so that's good news for those who did have to evacuate for now a live in sonoma county noelle bellow kron 4 news noel real quick are you seeing any rainfall up there yet where have we had lawrence reporting that there are some areas that are having rainfall already. not where i am but like i mentioned earlier the wind is definitely stronger than it was yesterday yesterday it was very still last night when i was out here in sonoma county today. i'm definitely getting more gusts of wind. but no of rain just yet here again at the sonoma county airport all right. thank you know al bello reporting live. >>now to the scu lightning complex fires in the east and the south bay cal fire says altogether. those fires burned mor

>>after the tubbs fire in 2017 and the kincade fire in 2019 sonoma county residents need no reminder how fast the blaze can spread in dry brush, especially with high temperatures with much of the bay area on alert for high temps firefighters are concerned we have these increased temperatures. >>what we're expecting for a long duration of time that we're looking into potentially the next week. it's just continuing to drier feels out really pushed in those critical the fire weather pattern so. this heat is definitely concern of ours while many may take the weekend to trim back the brush fire fighters advise against it. >>we see a lot of people trying to do the right thing and trying to maintain their their seasonal grasses that have dried out get that second or 3rd cut in throughout the season. but all those type of activities or looking at that stuff is excessive temperatures like this or an opportunity did to ignite a fire from a spark. >>instead they say to make sure your evacuation plans are in place. the santa rosa fire department has a check list on their website. they advise add

here in the bay area also on alert over the high heat this weekend after the tubbs fire in 2017 and kincade fire in 2019 sonoma county residents need no reminder. how fast flames can just spread and dry brush, especially with these high temps many might take the weekend a trim back their brush around their homes. firefighters actually advise against it. >>we see a lot of people trying to do the right thing and trying to maintain their their seasonal grasses that have dried out get that second or 3rd cut in throughout the season. but all those type of activities or looking at it except for the excess of temperatures like this or an opportunity did to ignite a fire from a spark. >>fire officials say that you should have an evacuation plan in place for your family in the age of coronavirus things like extra masks and hand sanitizer should also be in your checked leah lets should you have to evacuate. this year fire evacuations will consist of large parking lots were people will be screened and then sent somewhere else to socially distance. here in the bay area there are now more than 65,000 co

firefighters are also on alert because the heat were bracing for after the tubbs fire in 2017 and the kincade fire in 2019. the people in sonoma know how fast flames can spread, especially with high temperatures. and while you might want to take some time to trim back the brush. fire firefighters say don't do it this weekend. >>we see a lot of people trying to do the right thing and trying to maintain their their seasonal grasses that have dried out. get that second or 3rd cut in throughout the season. but all those type of activities or looking at extensive extensive temperatures like this or an opportunity did to ignite a fire from us part. >>fire officials say you need to have an evacuation plan and now with covid you have to adjust it because now you have to have plenty of hand sanitizer and masks in your go bad get this year fire evacuations will consist will be different. every they'll go into a large parking lot and be screened and then sent somewhere else to socially distance. we'll keep you updated on the heat wave right here on kron 4 as well as kron 4 dot com and our mobile app kro

kincade more recent memory, more indelible to folks up here in this region. so it's a consequence of that, we developed stronger protocols, processes. we've developed a stronger collaborative tissue in terms of the work that's being done across the spectrum. the volunteers familiar with other volunteers. and i just want to express deep gratitude not only and i will in a moment substantively to all our front line firefighters, but to all the volunteers that assembled to help seniors at 1:00 a.m. down there in vacaville that had to evacuate a senior facility to accommodate their needs at 1:00 in the morning, particularly in this covid environment where we're cohorting individuals, we're testing individuals, we're making sure people are healthy when they're in the evacuation site. i want to thank all of those extraordinary volunteers down in santa clara at the fairgrounds that had to evacuate a site with dozens and dozens of peopl w