06/09/2026
Putah Fire Coverage
UPDATE, June 15, 9:35 p.m.: As of Monday morning, CAL FIRE reported the Putah Fire is 95 percent contained and has transitioned into patrol status. Firefighters will continue to monitor the fire area until no smoke is observed for three consecutive days. Fire suppression repair work is scheduled to begin Monday.
UPDATE, June 13, 6:32 a.m.: CAL FIRE reports the Putah Fire west of Winters is now 85 percent contained. Firefighters continue to patrol the fire area, searching for and extinguishing hot embers as crews work toward full containment. The fire remains at approximately 860 acres.
UPDATE 7:50 a.m. June 11: CAL FIRE reports the Putah Fire is now 60 percent contained and remains at 860 acres.
Firefighters worked through the night, strengthening control lines and extinguishing hot spots throughout the fire area. Crews continue patrol and mop-up operations as they work to further secure the fire perimeter.
UPDATE 6:17 p.m. June 10: CAL FIRE reports the Putah Fire remains at 860 acres and has increased to 45 percent containment.
UPDATE 1:23 p.m. June 10: CAL FIRE reports the Putah Fire is now 860 acres and 35 percent contained.
Officials report no significant new fire growth as of noon Wednesday, and firefighters continue to strengthen containment lines around the incident.
Additional resources and surge staffing remain in the area ahead of a Red Flag Warning. Crews are conducting patrol and mop-up operations and reinforcing containment lines in preparation for anticipated wind conditions.
UPDATE 12:35 p.m. June 10: CAL FIRE reported the Putah Fire remains at 869 acres and is now 35 percent contained.
UPDATE 7:33 a.m. June 10: CAL FIRE reports the Putah Fire remains at 869 acres and is now 30 percent contained.
Firefighters continued making progress overnight, and numerous air tankers from throughout California are supporting suppression efforts as conditions allow.
All evacuation advisories have been lifted, and Highway 128 was reopened in both directions on Tuesday evening.
We'll continue to provide updates as more information becomes available.
UPDATE 6:37 p.m. June 9: CAL FIRE reports the Putah Fire west of Winters is now mapped at 869 acres and 25 percent contained.
The increase in acreage is the result of updated perimeter mapping by a CAL FIRE intelligence aircraft. Fire officials reported a strong reduction in fire activity on Tuesday, and containment increased from 20 percent to 25 percent.
Crews have connected control lines from the left shoulder to the head of the fire and reinforced them with a continuous retardant line. Forward progress on the right flank has been stopped, and portions of that area are now in mop-up and patrol status.
Firefighters will continue working overnight to increase containment ahead of Red Flag conditions expected on Wednesday morning.
Evacuation warnings remain in effect for the Golden Bear Estates and Bobcat Ranch areas. Highway 128 remains closed in the fire area.
We'll continue to provide updates as more information becomes available.
An incident update video from CAL FIRE is available at https://youtu.be/pdsoLbqnJX4.
Update, 1:35 p.m. June 9: CAL FIRE reported that the containment of the Putah Fire remains at 20 percent, but the estimated burn area increased to 540 acres.
UPDATE 10:07 a.m.: CAL FIRE reported that
all evacuation warnings have been lifted. However, evacuation advisories remain for zones YCU-197, YCU-291, YCU-293.
To stay up-to-date with any evacuation status updates on this fire, visit https://www.yolocounty.gov/government/general-government-departments/office-of-emergency-services/emergency-preparedness-resources/evacuation.
UPDATE, 7:08 a.m.:
CAL FIRE reports the Putah Fire west of Winters is now 20 percent contained. The fire remains at 362 acres pending updated aerial mapping later this morning.
Highway 128 remains closed from Pleasants Valley Road to the Canyon Creek Resort and its status will be re-evaluated later this morning.
Evacuation warnings remain in effect for:
• YCU-197
• YCU-293
• YCU-291
According to CAL FIRE, an evacuation warning means there is a potential threat to life and/or property. Residents who may need additional time to evacuate, as well as those with pets or livestock, should consider leaving now.
Not sure what evacuation zone you're in? Check your address using Genasys Protect at protect.genasys.com or by viewing the Yolo County evacuation map.
No evacuation orders have been reported at this time.
This remains a developing incident. Follow official sources for the latest evacuation, road closure and fire updates.
UPDATE, 6:27 p.m.:
CAL FIRE reports the Putah Fire has burned 362 acres and is now 15 percent contained.
Firefighters continue to strengthen containment lines, and additional resources are being brought in to support overnight operations. Four additional dozers have been ordered to the incident, and two night-flying capable helicopters have been requested to assist with aerial firefighting efforts after dark.
Multiple aerial resources assigned during the day have been released as crews transition into evening operations.
Evacuation warnings remain in effect for the Golden Bear Estates and Bobcat Ranch areas. Highway 128 remains closed in the fire area, including at the Yolo-Solano county line.
Smoke continues to affect Winters and the surrounding communities. Residents should continue to take precautions to reduce smoke exposure.
We will continue to provide updates as information becomes available.
UPDATE, 4:04 p.m.: The Putah Fire west of Winters has grown to 361.7 acres, according to Watch Duty.
Caltrans reports that Highway 128 is now closed at the Yolo-Solano county line. Earlier closures were reported near Monticello Dam.
Evacuation warnings remain in effect for the Golden Bear Estates and Bobcat Ranch areas. No evacuation orders have been reported at this time.
Smoke continues to impact Winters as westerly winds push smoke into the area. Residents should limit exposure by staying indoors when possible, keeping doors and windows closed, using air purifiers if available and avoiding strenuous outdoor activity outside.
This is a developing situation. Follow official sources for the latest evacuation and road closure information.
Original Post:
As of 2:19 p.m., the Putah Fire had burned approximately 300 acres and was 0% contained, according to CAL FIRE.
The vegetation fire was reported at 11:34 a.m. Monday along Highway 128 west of Winters in Yolo County. The cause remains under investigation, according to the CAL FIRE Sonoma-Lake-Napa Unit.
Approximately 200 personnel from agencies across the region were assigned to the incident, including the Winters Fire Department, Dixon Fire Department, Madison Fire Protection District, West Plainfield Fire Protection District and Caltrans.
According to a CAL FIRE public information officer's incident update, aircraft continued making retardant drops on the north side of the fire in an effort to slow its forward spread. Ground crews were working to establish a hose lay along the right flank, supported by helicopters conducting water drops. Dozers were also constructing control lines on the north side of the fire.
The Napa County Sheriff's Office reported that Highway 128 near Monticello Dam was closed in both directions.
This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available at https://www.wintersexpress.com/updated-putah-fire-reaches-20-containment-west-of-winters/article_9ae67f9f-fd6a-40a1-be7d-ff00c7134623.html
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