

Here is your update on the #WalbridgeFire which has been burning N of Guerneville & W of Healdsburg since August 17 in #SonomaCounty. It was started by a lightning strike and is part of the #LNULightningComplex.
We are now in full mop-up, suppression mode.
1/13
Here is the latest #WalbridgeFire data as of 9/13 AM
55,209 acres
95% contained
Today’s
https://tinyurl.com/Walbridge910
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Today’s

2/13
#WalbridgeFire weather today
No precipitation expected
Marine layer & fog will clear in afternoon
W-SW winds 5-10 MPH, gusts to 15 MPH
83-88 degrees
24-42% relative humidity
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3/13
#WALBRIDGEFIRE REMINDER - DO NOT FLY DRONES OVER FIRES
All air support has to stop if a drone is spotted in the fire zone. Don’t fly drones over fires! https://www.nifc.gov/drones/
5/13

5/13
ALL #WALBRIDGEFIRE EVACUATION ORDERS HAVE BEEN LIFTED Crews are working in the area, so take care. Also note there may be smoldering debris (trees), power lines down, no power/gas, etc. Check out this guide from CAL FIRE to learn more: https://www.readyforwildfire.org/post-wildfire/returning-home/
6/13
6/13
#WALBRIDGEFIRE
#WALBRIDGEFIRE This isn’t easy for kids. Here are tips from @healthychildren on how to help the kids in your life recover from #OakFire:
https://www.healthychildren.org/English/healthy-living/emotional-wellness/Pages/Responding-to-Childrens-Emotional-Needs-During-Times-of-Crisis.aspx
8/13



https://www.healthychildren.org/English/healthy-living/emotional-wellness/Pages/Responding-to-Childrens-Emotional-Needs-During-Times-of-Crisis.aspx
8/13
The #WalbridgeFire and all these fires suck and recovery is hard. Sometimes you just need to rant or have a good cry. want to talk to a counselor/therapist for free?
8 AM-5 PM - 707-565-2652
9/13

9/13
Sometimes all this #WalbridgeFire stuff just pushes you to the edge. Sometimes just talking with a someone you don’t know, who is judgement free, helps:
Suicide Prevention Hotline
English 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
Español 1-888-628-9454
10/13

English 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
Español 1-888-628-9454
10/13
#WALBRIDGEFIRE RECOVERY RESOURCES
CALL 211 W/QUESTIONS
@countyofsonoma recovery website: https://socoemergency.org/emergency/wildfire/
@rephuffman’s guide to federal assistance. Reach out to his staff if you need help: https://huffman.house.gov/download/wildfire-resource-guide-2020
11/13



11/13
#WALBRIDGEFIRE NEED HELP WITH ANIMALS?
NorCal Livestock Evacuations - 707-234-7193
Welfare Check - SoCo Animal Services 707-565-7100
Wild animal in distress? Wildlife Rescue Hotline 707-526-9453
12/13



12/13
#WALBRIDGEFIRE FOLKS STAY SAFE, STAY VIGILANT
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13/13
I am an independent journalist who reports about fires. If you find my reporting valuable please consider supporting my work via https://venmo.com/SarahStierch , $SarahStierch or http://paypal.me/SarahStierch . Thank you.

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