Hiker found deceased on Eagle Peak

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Hiker found deceased on Eagle Peak

ALTURAS, Calif. - On Sunday, July 2, at approximately 1519 hours, a hiker reported finding a deceased male adult on the Eagle Peak Summit Trail, located in the Modoc National Forest Wilderness. The deceased hiker was reported to be approximately 1,000 feet below the summit on the southeast side of the mountain.

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Caldwell Fire grows to 67,789 acres, Complex total 70,622 acres

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Caldwell Fire grows to 67,789 acres, Complex total 70,622 acres

MODOC COUNTY, Calif. - As predicted, yesterday’s weather included thunderstorms and erratic outflow winds. These conditions created extreme fire behavior and growth on the Caldwell Fire, which has now grown to 67,789 acres.

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Tucker Fire 2,461 Acres and Growing

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Tucker Fire 2,461 Acres and Growing

Newell, Calif. - The Tucker Fire, started yesterday afternoon along the east side of Hwy 139 near Dry Lake, was last reported at 2,461 acres. 200 Firefighters from eight different resources responded to the fire and immediately reported erratic fire behavior and activity in all areas of the fire.

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