NorCal Lightning Bust – Day 3

August 17, 2023August 16, 2023 by Zeke Lunder

Here today’s YouTube briefing on new fires in Northern California – 8/16/2023.

Head Fire Progression Maps

The outer RED perimeter was captured today 8-16-23 @3:30pm

Red to Yellow Line represents approximately 16 hours fire growth

White line (ignition point) was captured an hour before the yellow line 8/15-23 @ 10:30pm

Overview of the Head Fire:

View from Hamburg:

View from Scott Bar :

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