Lone Fire reaches 87% containment

Lone Fire reaches 87% containment

The Lone Fire is now 87-percent contained and remains at 5,737 acres. Today as firefighters patrol and extinguish hot spots the primary control objective is to keep the fire within the current perimeter. There are still some smoldering fuels near the line, but this is becoming less of an issue as the vegetation is fully consumed or extinguished.

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Lone Fire: Moving toward full containment

Lone Fire: Moving toward full containment

ALTURAS, Calif.— Fire behavior has been minimal on the Lone Fire allowing firefighters to make good progress toward full containment. Today firefighters will continue to patrol the fire area, extinguish hot spots and improve containment line.

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Thunderstorms continue starting fires on Modoc NF

Thunderstorms continue starting fires on Modoc NF

ALTURAS, Calif.—Thunderstorms moved over the Modoc National Forest as predicted on Thursday keeping fire resources busy throughout the day. Firefighters discovered 17 new wildfires on the forest.

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