A clarification on an earlier post. Cafe Reyes in Point Reyes Station has been donating pizzas to the first responders and fire fighters out of their own pockets and are not taking donations, but they always appreciate your patronage.

And Bodega Coffee in Forest Knolls donated 20lbs of fresh roasted coffee to the #woodwardfire command center earlier this week.

We're all in this together. That's how we're going to get through this. Thank you.

Here is the latest map of the fire:
Acreage: 3,269 with 17% containment

Summary of today's #woodwardfire video update (thx AW):

"Acreage: 3,269 with 17% containment

The firecrews made significant progress yesterday which included back burning, creating fire line and mop up operations. Much of the back burn happened around Bear Valley and above Fox Drive and Silverhills which is what caused the large smoke plumes in the afternoon. Crews will undertake similar operations today.

There is a team of resource advisors on the fire working with the operations teams to help minimize impacts to natural, historical and cultural resources. For example, avoiding retardant drops in freshwater creeks and ponds, and when possible protecting trees essential for spotted owl habitat. Yesterday fire crews were able to protect Kule Loklo using controlled burns.

All evacuation orders and warnings remain.

Heavy smoke is expected to impact the community for the next few days. "

* It says 'Aug 30 Daily Briefing' in title, but it is Aug 31. That's an error.

ENGLISH VERSION:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?...

#woodwardfire firefighters took great pains to save the Miwok village structures at Kule Loklo in Point Reyes today during their backburn. (I should have included this in the first post.)

More photos: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incid...

A lot of people are concerned about the amount of smoke the #woodardfire is kicking up behind Fox Drive right now. I'm guessing that is because of all of the backburning they're doing right now. This is what Kule Loklo looked like earlier.

More photos here:
https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incid...

Here is the summary of the video update from the #woodwardfire today (thx AW):

Today's update:

Total acres: 3,072, 15% containment

"Crews continued to secure firelines yesterday, conducting controlled burns both near Bear Valley trail, the Visitor Center and along Limantour Road. Operations to create firelines will continue today and tomorrow which are critical ahead of hotter weather predicted later in the week.

Evacuation orders remain for Silverhills, Fox Drive and Nolan Way, as the fire is 1/4 mile away from some structures in the area. Evacuation warnings remain for Inverness Park, Inverness, Seahaven and Olema.

For a summary of accurate air quality which compiles data from EPA and purple air monitors check out: https://fire.airnow.gov/"

English version:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?...

Spanish version:
(I will add when it is up.)

More photos and videos were just posted of the #woodwardfire in Point Reyes. Really gives a sense of what's going on in the park right now and where all that smoke is coming from.

Photo:
https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incid...

Video:
https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incid...

Via Point Reyes NPS: "A fire whirl is a spinning vortex of ascending hot air caused by a fire. Fire whirls range in size from less than 1ft to over 500ft in diameter. This one was seen today during the burn out operations near the Point Reyes National Seashore Visitor Center. #WoodwardFire"

VIDEO: https://twitter.com/PointReyes...

Coast guard and local fire looking for a boat that gave an SOS for taking on water off the coast possibly by Abbott's Lagoon.

To clarify, it was a "warning" the was lifted in Bolinas, not an order. The graphic that was previously posted is incorrect. All other orders and warnings are in place. (Thx SP)

"Evacuation Warning LIFTED for BOLINAS

At 12 noon on Saturday 8/29/2020 the Marin County Sheriffs Office in collaboration with the Woodward Fire Incident Command are lifting the evacuation warning for the community of Bolinas this includes: Hwy 1 South of Five Brooks, East to the Bolinas Ridge and South through the communities of Bolinas and Dog Town.

Other Evacuation Warnings and Orders around the fire remain in affect. Residents are encouraged to remain aware, ensure they are registered for www.alertmarin.org as this fire and the associated weather may require changes to areas covered by evacuation orders or warnings."

Link: https://nixle.us/alert/8213150...

From the video update;

"Today's report:

The #woodwardfire received additional support from 60-70 firefighters between yesterday and today. They are hard at work creating containment lines and slowly making progress on the north east and south edges of the fire. Progress has been slow due to heavy fuels and rough topography but has been aided by a marine layer and relatively light winds.

With the fog, our friend, dissipating over the next several days conditions will become hotter and dryer, testing the containment lines and increasing the intensity of the fire.

Due to unpredictable weather in this area and a lack of weather sensors, the incident command team is bringing in three weather stations to help forecast local conditions. One will be at Divide Meadow; one near the Environmental Education Center, and the third is TBD.

Current acreage: 3,072 with 10% containment
520 personnel; 13 crews; 33 engines; 6 helicopters and 2 planes

All evacuation warning orders and warnings remain in place." (Thx AW)

Spanish and English versions:
https://m.youtube.com/channel/...

#woodwardfire
UPDATED: August 29, 2020 [07:30am PDT]

Area Burned: 3,072 acres
Containment: 10%
Total Personnel: 521
"¢ Crews: 13
"¢ Engines: 33
"¢ Helicopters: 6
"¢ Planes: 2
"¢ Dozers: 5
"¢ Masticators: 3

Ground crews made good progress yesterday, as fire activity was relatively low to moderate due to the persistent humid marine layer that hung over most of the fire. Primary fire spread has been to the northeast, where firefighters completed burn out operations by drone and by hand. Air operations were grounded most of the day because fog and smoke hindered visibility.

LINK: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/photo...

Heard a report of possible suspicious activity in Inverness Park this evening. Unknown people poking around a house under construction. The local authorities have been notified. Might not be anything, but worth keeping an eye out given the two folks that were caught in Inverness Park yesterday. Fires and evacuations can attract that sort of thing.

Some good links to help better understand how fire fighters are fighting the #woodwardfire and what the terminology means:

Fire terminology:
https://www.fs.fed.us/nwacfire...

How fighting wildfires works:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?...

What is containment:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?...

The 8/26 fire perimeter (light yellow) put together with the 8/28 fire perimeter (dark yellow) to show the progression of the #woodwardfire over the last couple of days. Dark yellow shows new areas.

Another very informative and important video update about the #woodwardfire this morning.

Total acres: 2860 with 8% containment

Summary: "The fire is still burning with the most activity taking place in the north eastern and south eastern edges. Slight growth of the fire yesterday occurred near the Z and Wittenberg trail.

Crews are now focusing on cleaning up the edges of the fire which will make them more defensible and easier to maintain over the coming weeks and months of hot weather. The approach is to use dozers, hand crews in hard to reach areas, and back burns.

All evacuation orders and warnings remain in place." (Thx AW)

FB VIDEO:
https://www.facebook.com/Point...

YOUTUBE VIDEO:
https://www.youtube.com/channe...

For the latest fire updates, be sure to tune in this morning:

REMINDER: The next #WoodwardFire briefing will take place this morning at 9:30am:
- Facebook Live: https://facebook.com/PointReye...
- Watch/Listen on Zoom http://zoom.us/Join or call (669) 900-6833 - Meeting ID: 951 6747 3562, Attendee ID: #, Password: 925738

On a lighter note, the WMF has nothing to do with and knows nothing about the WMM, but this made us laugh. If you don't get it, you don't spend a lot of time driving around here.

Not a lot of news to report about the #woodwardfire today. Two fire fighters were injured this morning from falling debris but not critically. On Olema Hill it was a strange combo of blue sky, fog coming over the ridge and smoke heading north towards Point Reyes Station. No new satellite or IR data either.

IMPORTANT: "Bolinas and Olema are not being evacuated. NBC mistakenly mixed up the "warning" and "order" on their broadcast. They will correct. No changes to the Evacuation Order and Warning status in West Marin due to the Woodward Fire." Via Amanda Eichstaedt at KWMR.

Update from Coastal Health Alliance 8/27~ "Effective 8/28/2020 & until further notice, CHA will resume limited in-person medical visits @ Point Reyes clinic along w/ tele-phonic visits for patient care. A medical provider will be available during normal business hours. Please call CHA's Call Center @ 415.663.8666 to be scheduled or referred to a Registered Nurse for triage. Above notice is subject to change, based on air quality. An additional notice will be sent out regarding resuming COVID-19 testing on Thursday mornings."

Watch the #woodwardfire press conference for important updates. The marine layer will be burning off this weekend which will put sun and heat back on the fire.

https://www.facebook.com/marin...

Kevin Cook is moving dirt to keep us safe. Incredible shots from the #woodwardfire in Point Reyes. More video and photos: https://instagram.com/p/CEYUo2...

The containment moved up to 8% this evening and the number of personnel on the fire jumped to 428. Size has only moved to 2,860 acres. (thx SP)

INCIDENT REPORT: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incid...

MAP: https://tinyurl.com/update826

The end of an era. Stellina closes forever tonight in Point Reyes Station. Thank you to Christian Caiazzo and all your amazing staff. We will miss you.

This is where they caught the female suspect way up on Drakes View Dr. in Inverness. Apparently the male suspect is still on the loose? "Looking for a white male, early 20's, 6'1, shaggy long hair, white T-shirt and blue jeans. Last seen running from stolen vehicle that crashed near Inverness. 1 person in custody, 1 not. If you see someone matching description 📱 911."

Via Marin County Sheriff "Looking for a white male, early 20's, 6'1, shaggy long hair, white T-shirt and blue jeans. Last seen running from stolen vehicle that crashed near Inverness. 1 person in custody, 1 not. If you see someone matching description 📱 911."

Something going in the park right now. Lots of CHP and rangers with lights moving at high speed. Anyone know what's going on? Pursuit?

Thick marine layer today. Fire grew very little yesterday. 2,739 acres and 5% containment.

REMINDER: The next #WoodwardFire briefing will take place this morning at 9:30am:
- Facebook Live: facebook.com/PointReyesNPS/
- Watch/Listen on Zoom zoom.us/Join or call (669) 900-6833 - Meeting ID: 951 6747 3562, Attendee ID: #, Password: 925738

Also live on KWMR 90.5 or www.kwmr.org

Super scoopers were back today fighting the #woodwardfire, but only for a couple of runs and then on way back, they dumped their water back onto Tomales Bay. Anyone know why they would do that? Switching fires? Lack of fuel?

A couple of more satellite hot spots were added to the map this afternoon near the Bear Valley Trail area. Those circles DO NOT represent the fire, they represent the margin of error of the location. SF Chronicle photographer Jessica Christian also posted some photos that shows what it looks like in that area. "Crews monitor weakened trees and flares during a back burn along the Bear Valley Trail as the #WoodwardFire burns in the hills west of #Olema #PointReyesStation"

LINK TO THE MAP:
https://tinyurl.com/woodwardfi...

LINK TO JESSICA CHRISTIAN TWEET:
https://twitter.com/jachristia...

Another great report from SF Chronicle reporter Jessica Christian:

"Checked on mandatory evacuated roads west of Point Reyes Station. No immediate fire threat to:

- Fox Drive
- Noren Way
- Silverhills Road

North #WoodwardFire line still holding 1+ miles south of Limantour Road. East line AT Bear Valley currently of concern. Lots of wind."

LINK: https://twitter.com/jachristia...

Jessica Christian, a photojournalist from the SF Chronicle, is now covering the #woodwardfire and posting a lot of great updates on Twitter. "Marin County Fire crews line up to hike one mile up Sky Trail to hold the #WoodwardFire line south of Limantour Road"

LINK: https://twitter.com/jachristia...

A lot of very good detail about the #woodwardfire progress in today's video update. 2,739 acres, 5% containment, 236 personnel. Last night's evac order for 90 homes was because of concern about the fire's northeastern ridge:

https://www.facebook.com/Point...

Via Marin County Sheriff: "Evacuation warning area expanded in Olema to east side of Highway 1 to Olema Hill.

Out of an abundance of caution based on increased fire behavior on the Woodward Fire this afternoon, evacuation warning areas in Olema are being expanded.

The following areas are now placed under a warning:

- Highway 1 at the greenbridge (Lagunitas Creek) south to the intersection of Highway 1 and Sir Francis Drake (Southern Intersection in Olema).
- Sir Francis Drake to the top of Olema Hill - everything north of Sir Francis Drake.
- Everything between the above intersections to the east to Olema Hill and west of Highway 1.

Residents should be prepared to evacuate in the event of an evacuation order. Prepare a go bag, and prepare your home for evacuation. Charge your electronic devices and make sure you are registered for Alertmarin.org to receive the most up to date emergency notifications."

LINK: http://nixle.us/C5QSW

Via KWMR. Listen to 90.5 or at www.kwmr.org for #woodwoardfire evacuation updates. Be sure to sign up for alerts at www.alertmarin.org.

"An evacuation order has been issued due to the Woodward Fire. The following areas are now under evacuation order:
- Silverhills Rd
- Fox Drive
- Noren Wy

You need to evacuate immediately. Evacuate down Sir Francis Drake Boulevard toward Point Reyes. Please be mindful of Firefighting resources as you are evacuating.

If you have alt. means of lodging, we encourage utilizing those. If you don't, evacuation center established at Marin Center, near Civic Center. There'll be check-in location at the front parking lot & staff to assist you."

#woodwardfire evacuations are underway in Silverhills Rd, Fox Drive and Noren Wy south of Inverness Park. Bear Valley Rd is closed. Please avoid the area. Non residents are being turned around.

MARIN SHERIFF: Evacuation ORDER for Silverhills Rd, Fox Drive and Noren Wy south of Inverness Park due to Wildfire. nixle.us/C5QL4

Thick smoke and a two helicopter attack on the #Woodward fire in Point Reyes late on Monday afternoon. Lots of air support out here, seems like fire very active. Shot from Olema Hill. Make sure you have your bags packed, animals ready in case of evacuation. Make sure you are signed up for alerts at http://www.alertmarin.org.

A local Inverness resident expresses his gratitude for the super scoopers as they attack the #woodwardfire for the fourth day in a row.

A lot of detail about the #woodwardfire today in the morning briefing. Watch the video to get all the details. Unfortunately they did not get to the sheriff update at the end for some reason.

VIDEO LINK HERE:
https://www.facebook.com/marin...

FULL INCIDENT REPORT HERE:
https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incid...

I did another overlay with the latest Marin County Fire map onto the Point Reyes National Seashore trail map. Remember, this does NOT an actual map of the fire.

From Paul Doherty (GIS for EM Professor): "The perimeter is only generally mapped once a day by a nighttime infrared sensor on a plane and corrected by an expert. Satellite hotspots occur a few times a day but are not precise and are not reviewed / edit by experts."

- The pink area is the Woodward fire perimeter as of 8/23/20.
- The red area is USA Wildfires v1 current perimeter.
- The red dots are MODIS and VIIRS thermal hotspots and fire activity.

The most active part of the fire was on the northern perimeter with some "spotting" (small fires) which were "pressing their control lines" which is why they're concentrating the scooper planes there.

They're doing a lot work with bulldozers and crews to fortify all of the lines (fire breaks) around and off the fire to stop the spread. If the wind stays light today, sounds like they could make some good progress. Fingers crossed.

THE FIRE MAP LINK HERE:
https://marincounty.maps.arcgi...

Super scoopers are back early today and hitting the north perimeter. The tweet I took this still from said it was from the #woodward fire, but others disagree. I'll post it anyway with that disclaimer. Either way, the amount of skill those pilots have is amazing and they're doing something similar here.

Here is the link to the tweet and the video:
https://twitter.com/KreiderCou...

Via NWS: "We have CANCELLED the Red Flag Warning.

Stay weather aware as weak cells are still over the North Bay; however, most moisture has moved north of our area and instability has decreased giving us confidence to let the warning expire early."

LINK: https://twitter.com/NWSBayArea...

#WoodwardFire status briefing live NOW.

Watch on Facebook: http://facebook.com/marincount...

Watch on Zoom:
http://zoom.us/join
Meeting ID: 951 6747 3562
Password: 925738

Listen by telephone:
(669) 900-6833
Attendee ID: #
Meeting ID: 951 6747 3562
Password: 925738

Via Daniel Swain: "Finally some good news to report: last night's dry lightning event was less widespread & intense than earlier feared. Nearly all lightning spared Bay Area, though there were strikes in Central Valley & western Sierra foothills that may have sparked new fires.

What happened? Well, there was *plenty* of elevated convection just above everywhere, but it wasn't *quite* deep enough to generate much lightning. Models were slightly off with timing, and may have underestimated smoke effect, and that made all the difference.

Also: we still aren't totally out of the woods in NorCal. Dry thunderstorms are still expected today, mainly in northern 1/3 of state but possibly clipping North Bay. These could yet spark new fires. But all in all, a better than expected outcome."

LINK: https://twitter.com/weather_we...

Not related to the fire, but I was in Point Reyes Station at sunset tonight when some tourists accidentally stepped on the gas in the Palace Market parking lot, slammed their car into the side of the grocery store and knocked a bunch of food out of the frozen section. These are unprecedented times. Be safe everyone.

We're heading into the Red Flag Warning window. Be sure to have your bags packed and ready in case the evacuation status changes.

Via Daniel Swain: "Elevated convection has already developed offshore of Central Coast. WRF suggests this area of convection will expand/intensify as it moves N/NWward over Bay Area/NorCal later this evening.

Sometimes I post content targeted toward fellow meteorologists/scientists (such as this!). For those asking what this means: predicted dry lightning outbreak still on track for Bay Area & points northward this evening and overnight. Extent of lightning still unclear."

Via NWS Bay Area: "RED FLAG WARNING has been issued for the entire San Francisco Bay Area and Central Coast from 5 am Sunday to 5 pm MONDAY (updated) for Dry Lightning and Gusty Erratic Outflow Winds from Thunderstorms."

LINK:
https://twitter.com/Weather_We...

Super scoopers are back attacking the #woodwardfire for the third day in a row. They have a different flight path and looks like they are targeting the north west corner of the fire.

The wind has switched which has resulted in terrible air quality in Point Reyes Station and Bolinas has improved. Stay inside with the windows closed if you can.

LINK: https://www.purpleair.com/map?...

Here is the report from Marin County Fire this morning:

2,689 acres. 5% containment

#woodwardfire status briefing: today at approx. 9:30am

Watch on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/marin...

Watch on Zoom:
http://zoom.us/join
Meeting ID: 951 6747 3562
Password: 925738

Listen by telephone:
(669) 900-6833
Attendee ID: #
Meeting ID: 951 6747 3562
Password: 925738

Most people who live and hike in Point Reyes are most familiar with the area through the trails and camps. It's been hard to orient a sense of the fire without those landmarks. I took the fire map from Marin County Fire and overlaid it onto the Point Reyes National Seashore trail map. It is important to remember that the fire map is not an ACTUAL map of the fire. It is some data points collected throughout the day about the fire.

From Paul Doherty (GIS for EM Professor): "The perimeter is only generally mapped once a day by a nighttime infrared sensor on a plane and corrected by an expert. Satellite hotspots occur a few times a day but are not precise and are not reviewed / edit by experts."

- The pink area is the Woodward fire perimeter as of 8/21/20.

- The red area is USA Wildfires v1 current perimeter.

- The red dots are MODIS and VIIRS thermal hotspots and fire activity.

You can find the WoodwardFire map here:
https://marincounty.maps.arcgi...

Here is the replay of tonight's Community Town Hall with important updates and information about the #woodwardfire in Point Reyes:

https://www.facebook.com/marin...

Perhaps today was the calm before the storm, but we ended on this note. Sunset at Olema Hill. The super scoopers made 62 drops dumping 93,000 gallons of Tomales Bay water on the #woodwardfire. Be safe. Be prepared. 🙏🏆🙏

This video shows exactly what's going on, on the frontlines of the #woodwardfire in Point Reyes. A lot of backbreaking work in intense heat and stress. Thank you to all these firefighters and pilots keeping us safe. If you see them in town, give them the thumbs up. (Thx SP)

https://www.facebook.com/watch...

The super scoopers are back in Point Reyes today fighting the #woodwardfire. 🏆🙏

"The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for the North Bay Mountains and other parts of the Bay Area, which is in effect from 5 AM Sunday to 5 PM Monday. Dry lightning and gusty, erratic outflow winds over existing wildfires."

"The Woodward Fire burning in the Point Reyes National Seashore is currently 2,259 acres and 5% contained. Evacuation warnings are in place for multiple communities in West Marin. We know you have questions and we want to answer them. We will have a diverse panel of speakers from multiple agencies for the townhall.

We will be hosting a virtual townhall on Saturday August 22nd, 2020 at 5PM. The townhall will be available to watch live:

"¢ Watch Zoom meeting at www.zoom.us/Join or call (669) 900-6833

Meeting ID: 951 6747 3562, Attendee ID: #, Password: 925738

"¢ Watch live via Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/marin...

"¢ Watch online through Community Media Center of Marin

"¢ Watch on your TV: tune in to Comcast Channel 27 or AT&T Channel 99

Questions for the townhall can be submitted to townhall@marincounty.org. Questions will be taken until 12:00PM on Saturday August 22nd, 2020."

The Marin County Fire #woodwardfire press conference was this morning. Video starts around 8:00. Some of the main points:

https://www.facebook.com/watch...

- 2,259 acres and 5% contained.
- 20 engines, two water tenders, three helicopters, five hand crews, 26 overheard crew
- Fire is still moving N and NE which is the biggest concern
- In thick, dry Douglass firs, tough to fight
- Crews working on direct and indirect fire lines
- Hard to find the southern edge of the fire in the smoke
- Very concerned about wind and weather shift starting on Sunday with dry thunderstorms and lightning
- Still potential for fire to move long distances.

Evacuation warnings still in effect. Visitors should avoid the area. Local residents should be packed and ready to evacuate if necessary.

Multiple helicopters on scene working the #woodwardfire now. They've put in a request for air attack and firefighters are on the line working on direct and indirect lines.

"Update as of August 22nd

Samuel P. Taylor State Park is CLOSED.

THIS CLOSURE INCLUDES CYCLISTS AND HIKERS.

Due to the Woodward Fire, we have evacuated and closed the park. We will remain closed until further notice.

We are very sorry for any inconvenience and thank you for your patience and understanding during this time."

(Thx MT)

An incredible helicopter rescue last night in the #woodwardfire. So many people putting their lives on the line to keep us safe. Thank you.

https://www.facebook.com/watch...

While the 'Canadians to the rescue' storyline with the super scooper airplanes today was compelling, it was not unfortunately not correct.

From the pilot Jason Robinson: "We are from the US! Eh! 🏴"â˜ ï¸ðŸ‡ºðŸ‡¸ðŸ˜Ž. Scooper 261 crew from Colorado and Washington. Scooper 262 crew from Oregon and Minnesota. Happy to help and will prob be back tomorrow.

We are often confused with the Canadian super scoopers. Although we have a few Canadian pilots in our group, our company has been flying fires in the US since 1963. The aircraft is a Viking CL-415 that is more commonly used in Canada and Europe. This is a rare aircraft in the US and we operate 4 of them from our base in Spokane Washington. Happy to assist and we always appreciate the photos and videos.

Tomales Bay and the Marin area is incredible and there are a lot of dedicated firefighters on the ground doing there best with limited resources."

See more of their work in action here: https://www.facebook.com/aerof...

My apologies. Thank you Jason and your fellow crew!

Photo by DM.

This helicopter shot taken yesterday of the #woodwardfire shows the scale of the fire. This clip has some footage of the air drop (Thx SP):

https://www.facebook.com/54849...

Marin County Fire just released a new map visualization that is very helpful to visualize the fire footprint:

https://marincounty.maps.arcgi...

Another map is here:

https://maps.nwcg.gov/sa/#/%3F...

From Paul Doherty: "The perimeter is only generally mapped once a day by a nighttime infrared sensor on a plane and corrected by an expert. Satellite hotspots occur a few times a day but are not precise and are not reviewed / edit by experts."

#woodwardfire at 7:20pm from Olema Hill on Friday, 8/20/20.

THERE IS AN EVACUATION WARNING IN WEST MARIN due to the #woodwardfire. If you are not a local resident, please do not visit during this time. No surfing in Bolinas. Do not go into the park. Do not go to the Tomales Bay beaches.

Point Reyes National Seashore is closed until further notice. This closure is in effect due to the Woodward Fire that started the afternoon of Tuesday August 18th.

Shell Beach is closed.

Whitehouse Pool and Chicken Ranch Beach are now closed, along with Agate Beach, until further notice. This is for public safety due to fire activity in the region. Please avoid visiting anywhere near that coastal region at this time.

All areas in red on this map are closed.

Thank you.

#woodwardfire water scoopers on Tomales Bay. They waved as they flew over us.

Getting a little emotional as full water air support from Canada doing scoop rotations on Tomales Bay to fight the #woodwarefire. Thank you to everyone fighting this fire.

Air support just dropped a load of retardant on the north side of the #woodwardfire at 1:56pm on Friday, 8/21/20.

"Kathy Runion who operates the feral cat sanctuary needs immediate help to carry cat carriers down 40 stairs. Contact Peggy Day 415 608 2044 for details."

"Evacuation WARNING area expanded to include Olema, Inverness, Inverness Park and Sea Haven for Woodward Fire. All previous warnings still in effect."

"El área de ADVERTENCIA de evacuación se expandió para incluir Olema, Inverness, Inverness Park y Sea Haven para Woodward Fire. Todas las advertencias anteriores siguen vigentes".

LINK: http://nixle.us/C5HSL

EVACUATION ORDERS EXPANDED. PARK IS CLOSED.

"All previous evacuation warnings remain in effect.

The evacuation warning area is being expanded, out of an abundance of caution, for the following areas:

West of Highway 1 and Sir Francis Drake Blvd (northern intersection) to the Point Reyes Lighthouse. This includes the communities of Olema, Inverness, Inverness Park and Sea Haven.

Sir Francis Drake to the Bay Area Ridge Trail, continuing to the Bolinas Ridge Fire Road and the McCurdy Trail "“ all areas west of those intersections.

Point Reyes National Seashore west of Highway 1 is now closed to all visitors.

We ask that coastal traffic be limited to local traffic only. There are very few evacuation routes from west Marin and there are multiple fire resources utilizing the roadways. It is imperative that we leave the roadways open in the event of an evacuation order.

An evacuation warning gives you time to prepare. Please prepare your home, prepare a go bag, charge your electronic devices and prepare your family and pets to leave immediately in the event of an evacuation order.

Register at Alertmarin.org and NIXLE to receive emergency notifications."

LINK: http://nixle.us/C5HSL

#woodwardfire from Olema Hill at 10:14am on 8/21/20.

Matthew Pera, a reporter for the MarinIJ, posted this yesterday: "Satellite view of the #woodwardfire in Point Reyes, now 1,500 acres *satellite image might not be entirely up to date and we haven't been updated on the fire's size since this morning. For context, here's a view of the 1995 Vision Fire that burned 12,354 acres and destroyed 45 homes in West Marin."

Note: Marin County Fire said the fire is at 2100 acres as of this morning.

LINK: https://twitter.com/MatthewRPe...

Here is the morning update from Marin County Fire.

Here is a weather forecast from Weather West run by Daniel Swain worth reading:
https://twitter.com/Weather_We...

Cooler today. Hotter going into the weekend. A possibility of another lightning event on Sun/Mon.

In case there was any confusion, the county evacuation center in Point Reyes Station at West Marin School is closed tonight (Thursday).

Here is the latest #woodwardfire map from: https://firms2.modaps.eosdis.n...

View of #woodwardfire on Thursday night (8/20/20).