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North Mountain Fire 100% Contained!~By Dennis Cross |
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Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 07/04/2008 09:12 AM
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North Mountain Fire Update for Friday, July 4, 2008....Fire Status: Active; Cause: Lightning; Location: Stanislaus National Forest, Groveland Ranger District; Acres Burned: 2,889; Percent Contained: 100%; Full Containment: 7/3/08; Date Started: 6/21/08; Resources: 12 hand crews, 5 engines, 6 water tenders, 3 helicopters; Personnel Assigned: 377; Injuries: 18. Overview....
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Improperly Extinguished Campfire Causes Small Vegetation Fire |
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Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 07/03/2008 10:18 AM
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White Pines, CA....CAL Fire states an improperly extinguished campfire caused a less than quarter acre of burned vegetation at the Trails End area in White Pines on Wednesday. Dollar damage is $400. Reminder:Extinguish campfires with water, using the drown, stir, and feel method. For more tips log on www.fire.ca.gov, click on communications tab, then on fire safety education, then on camping. CAL Fire's office will be closed in observance of Independence Day. Be safe! Fire report enclosed....
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FIRE NEWS.... Vegetation Fire on Highway 108 Near Jamestown...FIRE CONTAINED |
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Posted by: Hanna_Alldrin on 07/03/2008 02:42 PM
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Tuolumne County, CA... A vegetation fire is being reported on highway 108 behind the Rawhide Saloon in Jamestown. CAL fire and local units are responding to the fire now. All columbia air craft are also responding to the fire Check back for more updates....UPDATE #1: Sonora City engine 752 was the fire engine to arrive on scene and has reported a small spot, and that the fire will be contained quickly.
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North Mountain Fire Update for Thursday July 3, 2008....90% Contained~From Dennis Cross |
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Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 07/03/2008 04:16 PM
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North Mountain Fire Update for Thursday, July 3, 2008....Fire Status: Active; Cause: Lightning; Location: Stanislaus National Forest, Groveland Ranger District; Acres Burned: 2,889; Percent Contained: 90% Full Containment Expected: 7/3/08; Date Started: 6/21/08; Resources: 14 hand crews, 5 engines, 7 water tenders, 3 helicopters, air tankers on order; Personnel Assigned: 473; Injuries: 13; Overview....
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North Mountain Fire Update for Wednesday July 2nd....75% Contained....Full Containment Expected Thursday!~By Dennis Cross |
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Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 07/02/2008 02:34 PM
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North Mountain Fire Update for Wednesday July 2nd....Fire Status: Active
Cause: Lightning; Location: Stanislaus National Forest, Groveland Ranger District; Acres Burned: 2,711; Percent Contained: 75%; Full Containment Expected: 7/3/08; Date Started: 6/21/08; Resources: 14 hand crews, 14 engines, 2 dozers, 6 water tenders, 3 helicopters, air tankers on order; Personnel Assigned: 515; Injuries: 12. Overview....
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Update on Cabbage Patch Area Fire |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 07/01/2008 09:58 AM
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Cabbage Patch, CA...We just spoke with USFS's Pat Kaunert and he said they had a containment line around the fire last night by 7:43pm. They are working to get it officially controlled now. They stopped it's spread at approximately 2 acres. On this fire they had 1 engine, 1 helicopter, 1 air tanker, 1 patrol unit, 2 supervisors and a hand crew. Crews will remain on scene throughout today and possibly tomorrow.
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North Mountain Update for Tuesday July 1st....Now at 2,750 Acres and 50% Contained~By Dennis Cross |
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Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 07/01/2008 11:13 AM
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North Mountain Fire Update for Tuesday, July 1, 2008....Fire Status: Active; Cause: Lightning; Location: Stanislaus National Forest, Groveland Ranger District; Acres Burned: 2,750; Percent Contained: 50%; Full Containment Expected: No Estimate; Date Started: 6/21/08; Resources: 12 hand crews, 32 engines, 2 dozers, 7 water tenders, 3 helicopters, air tankers on order; Personnel Assigned: 514; Injuries: 11; Overview....
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Calm in the Tuolumne/Calaveras Unit....The North Mountain Fire is at about 2697 Acres |
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Posted by: thepinetree on 06/30/2008 09:01 AM
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San Andreas, CA...It was thankfully very calm locally fire wise over the weekend. One small spot fire off of J59 in Tuolumne County was the only activity we were aware of. This hopefully gave our local crews a bit of rest before the big 4th of July weekend. The Forest Service to the South of Us is still battling the North Mountain Fire that has grown to 2697 acres and has crossed into Yosemite. The latest stats on this fire is enclosed...
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North Mountain Fire Update for Monday June 30th...Fire is Now 35% Contained~By Dennis Cross |
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Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 06/30/2008 10:43 AM
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North Mountain Fire Update for Monday, June 30, 2008....Fire Status: Active;
Cause: Lightning Location: Stanislaus National Forest, Groveland Ranger District; Acres Burned: 2,697; Percent Contained:35%; Full Containment Expected: No Estimate; Date Started: 6/21/08; Resources: 11 hand crews, 27 engines, 2 dozers, 7 water tenders, 4 helicopters, air tankers on order; Personnel Assigned: 480; Injuries: 9. Overview....
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CAL Fire States Cause of 28 Mile Road Fire Under Investigation |
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Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 06/30/2008 10:49 AM
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Stanislaus County, CA....CAL Fire is stating the fire that burned a vehicle and 8.2 acres of vegetation at 28 Mile Road and Sonora Road is under investigation. There were no injuries reported. Estimated dollar damages are $1400 or the vegetation. No dollar damage listed for the vehicle. Full CAL Fire report enclosed....
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