HWY 101 / DEAN CREEK RD Fire, US-CA
The HWY 101 / DEAN CREEK RD Fire was a wildfire in US-CA, United States. The last recorded size was approximately less than 1 acre under a Uncontained classification.
Activity & map
Timeline, Map & Situation
Timeline
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Status: Uncontained
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Fire discovery / ignition reported
Map
40.1416, -123.8080
Current Situation
The HWY 101 / DEAN CREEK RD Fire was a wildfire in US-CA, United States. The last recorded size was approximately less than 1 acre under a Uncontained classification.
Data for this incident was last refreshed 9 days ago.
Nearby communities include Redway (2.7 km SW), Rio Dell (47.1 km NW).
Smoke layers do not currently show a clear plume at the fire site. Several additional active wildfires are located within 169 km.
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Growth history is still collecting. Points are saved when agency size or status changes.
Environment
Current Conditions
Current Conditions
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Smoke
Layer analysis: Regional PM2.5 forecast haze is active on the live map; point density at this fire is not classified from plume polygons.
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Nearby & Resources
Nearby Fires
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No full road closures reported within about 25 mi right now.
Nearby Communities
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Redway
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Rio Dell
Largest Fires in US-CA
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Insight
Why This Fire Matters
- Located within 16 mi of nearby communities (closest: Redway at 1.7 mi).
- Fire has remained active for 9 days.
Technical Incident Details
| Fire Name | HWY 101 / DEAN CREEK RD |
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| Agency Fire ID | 2026-CAHUU-007376 |
| Country | United States |
| Province / State | US-CA |
| Location | — |
| Latitude | 40.14160 |
| Longitude | -123.80804 |
| Last Updated | Jul 20, 2026, 4:15 PM PDT |
| Current Status | Uncontained |
| Tracking | Archive — no longer in live feed |
| Acres Burned | less than 1 acre |
| Containment % | — |
| Cause | Undetermined |
| Nearby towns | Redway (1.7 mi SW), Rio Dell (29 mi NW) |
| Discovery Date | Jul 20, 2026, 4:14 PM PDT |
| Fire Type | OC |
| Data Source | nifc-wfigs |
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the current size of this fire?
The last recorded size of the HWY 101 / DEAN CREEK RD Fire was approximately less than 1 acre.
Where is this fire located?
The HWY 101 / DEAN CREEK RD Fire is located in US-CA, United States at approximately 40.1416, -123.8080. Nearby towns include Redway (2.7 km SW), Rio Dell (47.1 km NW).
Is this fire contained?
Agencies classify this fire as Uncontained. A numeric containment percentage is not available in the current feed.
When was it discovered?
Discovery (or first listed date) is recorded as 2026-07-20.
Is smoke affecting nearby communities?
No smoke plume is currently mapped near this fire in the smoke analysis layer.
What towns are near this fire?
Nearby settlements include Redway (1.7 mi SW), Rio Dell (29 mi NW).
How many nearby fires are active?
There are 8 other active wildfires nearby.
What are current weather conditions?
Weather observations are unavailable for this location right now.
Is this fire still actively tracked?
This fire is no longer in the live active feed (last update 9 days ago).