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Cooler temperatures are allowing firefighters to strengthen control line as we near containment. Crews continue to construct direct hand line utilizing Minimal Impact Suppression Tactics (MIST) in the Thousand Lakes Wilderness where control lines have proven challenging. Firefighters are making substantial gains on mop up efforts and containment lines continue …

Firefighters continue to improve line in the areas of the Tenmile and Low Gap Creek drainages. Fire spread is expected to be minimal, however high potential for extreme fire behavior exists. Areas of the fire burning in duff and slow surface litter are being closely monitored. Interior portions of the …

Updated On: 8/12/2014, 8:20:29 pm Cause: Lightning Started On: Tuesday August 12th, 2014 approx. 03:00 pm Incident Commander: C Thompson Total Personnel: 60 Acres Burned – Containment: 101 Acres - 100% contained Announcements:Lightning Sparks New Fires Across the Modoc ALTURAS, Calif., Aug. 12, 2014 – Another round of lightning sparked …

Updated On: 8/11/2014, 9:40:30 am Started On: Thursday July 31st, 2014 approx. 12:00 AM Acres Burned – Containment: 5,503 acres - 100% Contained Comments:Highway 97 is open to traffic in both directions. There is no pilot or escort vehicle. Firefighters and their vehicles are still present along the highway, so …

Updated On: 8/7/2014, 11:44:31am Cause: Human Started On: August 02nd, 2014 approx. 02:00 pm Incident Commander: Pedro Gutierrez, Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks Total Personnel: 21 Size: 8 Acres Acres Burned – Containment: 8 acres - 100% contained status:Inactive

Dark Hole Fire: This lightning caused fire began on July 17, 2014 in designated Wilderness, near the Yosemite Creek Campground. The fire is being suppressed by handline construction using minimum impact suppression tactics and natural barriers of granite ridgelines and out-croppings. Minimal fire activity is occurring. Minimal smoke production was …

County: Modoc County Location: off Day Road, 2 miles north of the community of Day Administrative Unit: CAL FIRE Lassen-Modoc Unit Acres Burned – Containment: 13,153 acres - 100% contained Date Started: July 30, 2014 5:45 pm Last update: August 14, 2014 9:45 am Phone Numbers: (530) 252-6450 (3-7 Day …

Incident Overview: The fire is burning on Bald Mountain, located within the Hat Creek Ranger District in a remote area of the Lassen National Forest. This area has had no recent fire history, and heavy brush along with steep terrain are hampering firefighting efforts. Indirect lines are being set up …

Command of the Day Fire will be transitioned to the Lassen-Modoc-Plumas Unit of CAL FIRE. Overnight, firefighters made great progress in constructing firelines and mopping up hot spots. Warmer temperatures are forecasted and firefighters working to fully contain the fire remain vigilant. Continue to watch for slow-moving firefighting equipment on …

Firefighters continue to construct fire control lines and extinguish multiple spot fires outside the perimeter. Crews are aggressively constructing direct hand line utilizing Minimal Impact Suppression Tactics (MIST) in the Thousand Lakes Wilderness. With the exception of Lassen National Forest, all highway closures and evacuations have been lifted. The forest …

All roads are open with escorts on Coffee Creek Road. Expect delays. There are no evacuations in effect. Please exercise extreme caution when driving in the area.Containment has increased to 45%. The number of handcrews has increase to 15. Total personnel remains at 565. Acreage has increased to 6098. Active …

The fire continues to burn in heavy timber. Firefighters are challenged by steep, rugged terrain with difficult access. Fire activity increased yesterday as the eastern flank of the fire pushed to the south. The fire crossed the Eel River in two areas and continues to grow to the east. Structure …

August 6, 2014, 8:00 A.M.Fire Start: July 26, 2014, 5:00 P.M.Location: Old El Portal and ForestaCause: Under investigation Size: 4,689 acresPercent Contained: 100%Total Number of Personnel: 150Costs to Date: $10.6 million Containment date: 08/04/2014Incident Commander: Dave Martin/Stanislaus National Forest Type 3 Incident Management Team All roads in Yosemite National Park …