Woodside Fire Update
Sonoma County's Woodside Fire Burns 143 Acres, Evacuations Persist Amid Efforts
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The evacuation zone SON-1D1 covers the area between the coast and the South Fork Gualala River, extending from Kruse Ranch and Hauser Bridge roads south to Fort Ross Road; roughly 350 people were under evacuation orders and 265 under evacuation warnings.
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Air quality in parts of Sonoma County was described as hazardous, with Purple Air sensors showing fine-particle pollution readings generally in the high 200s to 600+ in Sebastopol, Forestville and Guerneville as of about 6 a.m.
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Cal Fire outlined the firefighting resources deployed: 32 engines, four helicopters, five dozers, 14 hand crews, four water tenders, with about 320 personnel committed to the Woodside Fire at that time (additional personnel were expected to join).
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As of Friday morning, there were no reported injuries to civilians or firefighters, though the fire remained active and containment was partial.
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Animal evacuation assistance was available for residents: the Sonoma Community Animal Response Team can be reached at 707-861-0699 for pets, and NorCal Livestock Evac at 707-234-7193 for livestock and large animals.
The Woodside Fire has burned 143 acres along the Sonoma County coast, with containment sitting at roughly 20–30% as of Friday morning, according to CBS News. About 350 residents are under evacuation orders and 265 more face evacuation warnings, with no injuries reported to civilians or firefighters so far.
Smoke from the fire blanketed large parts of Sonoma County, pushing air quality to hazardous levels. Purple Air sensors showed fine-particle pollution readings ranging from the high 200s to above 600 in areas like Sebastopol, Forestville and Guerneville, according to ABC10. Anything above 300 is considered hazardous.
Hundreds Evacuated as Fire Holds the Sonoma Coast
Evacuation orders remain in effect for Zone SON-1D1, which covers the area between the coast and the South Fork Gualala River, stretching from Kruse Ranch and Hauser Bridge roads south to Fort Ross Road, CBS News reported. A temporary shelter was opened at Laguna High School for displaced residents.
Zone SON-1D2 is under an evacuation warning, meaning residents should be ready to leave quickly. Highway 1 also faces ongoing restrictions due to smoke and limited visibility. Officials urged Sonoma County residents to stay indoors and skip nonessential travel, according to Audacy.
320 Firefighters Deployed With Helicopters and Dozers
Cal Fire sent a major force to battle the blaze. Resources include 32 engines, four helicopters, five dozers, 14 hand crews and four water tenders, with about 320 personnel on the ground, according to KION Central Coast. Officials expected more personnel to join the effort as the fire remained active.
Overnight weather conditions helped crews make progress. Cooler temperatures and calmer winds allowed for mop-up work and pushed containment higher, CBS News reported. Despite that, the fire was not fully controlled and crews continued working through Friday morning.
Hazardous Smoke Blankets Sonoma County Neighborhoods
Smoke spread far beyond the fire's edge. Purple Air sensors in Sebastopol, Forestville and Guerneville showed fine-particle readings generally in the high 200s to above 600 as of about 6 a.m. Friday, according to ABC10. The EPA considers anything above 300 hazardous to human health.
Air quality officials asked residents to keep windows shut and stay inside as much as possible. Smoky conditions also reduced visibility on roads, contributing to the Highway 1 restrictions still in place, Audacy reported.
Animal Rescue Help Available for Evacuating Residents
Officials set up animal evacuation support for those forced to leave. Residents needing help with pets can call the Sonoma Community Animal Response Team at 707-861-0699. Those with livestock or large animals can reach NorCal Livestock Evac at 707-234-7193, according to CBS News.
Crews planned to continue suppression and mop-up work through the day. The fire remained active Friday morning, and officials had not yet announced when evacuation orders might be lifted, ABC10 reported.
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