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Crews are re-enforcing hand line and continuing to mop up utilizing Minimal Impact Suppression Tactics (MIST) in the Thousand Lakes Wilderness where control lines have proven challenging. Fire engines and crews continue to mop up and patrol the fire perimeter. Watch for slow moving firefighting equipment on the roadway in …

Crews continue to focus on containing spot fires within our contingency lines; steep slopes and rugged terrain are making access difficult. Interior portions of the fire will continue to be consumed and smoke may be visible for an extended period of time in the Ukiah Valley which may create possible …

Closures for Forest Roads are still in affect. The Temporary Flight Restriction will be released as of Friday, August 15, 2014 8:00 pm. Crews are re-enforcing hand line and continuing to utilize Minimal Impact Suppression Tactics (MIST) in the Thousand Lakes Wilderness where control lines have proven challenging. Fire Suppression …

Cooler weather and an increase in the relative humidity assisted firefighters in completing their line in the area of the Eel River. Heavy smoke will continue to be present throughout the Ukiah Valley. Interior portions of the fire will continue to burn and may be visible from Highway 101. The …

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 …

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 …

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 …

All road closures and evacuations have been lifted. Firefighters continue to construct control lines in conjunction with crews extinguishing hot spots. The Fire Suppression and Repair process has been initiated. Resources have begun to demobilize, allowing them to become available for new incidents. With the elevated fire danger, we are …

The fire is burning in heavy timber in the Elkhorn Ridge Wilderness and Eel River Canyon areas. The steep rugged terrain makes access difficult. Due to severe drought conditions and accessibility challenges, the fire continues to grow. Firefighters are in the process of removing dead, dry vegetation from around residences …