Tucker Fire explodes to 11,000 acres
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The 11,000 acre Tucker Fire burns near high voltage transmission lines in Northern California, 10 miles south of Newell. July 28, 2019. Image, Brian Gailey / Klamath Falls News.
The Tucker Fire spotted outside control lines today and again exhibited erratic behavior and fast rates of spread this afternoon. It was last reported at more than 11,000 acres moving north/northeast into the Clear Lake Hills. The map to the right is from 2 p.m. July 29, before the fire completed its run to the north late in the afternoon.
The Modoc County Sheriff is currently contacting affected residents in the County Road 114/202, Coyote Butte, Horse Mountain area with a warning, but no evacuations have been ordered at this time. Affected residents will be contacted if an evacuation becomes necessary.
Map of the Tucker Fire, July 29, 2019. CA-MDF-000509, NAD 83 UTM Zone 10. Approximate size at mapping, 4173.6 acres at 1:57 pm. Now, 7:24pm, estimated at 11,000 acres.
A type two incident management team has been ordered and is expected to take over fire-suppression management Wednesday.
No reported containment at this time. Please be aware of heavy fire-response traffic in the area.
The Tucker Fire, started Sunday afternoon along the east side of Hwy 139 near Dry Lake.
Modoc Nation allows airport for fire suppression use
The Modoc Nation has agreed to allow fire suppression and emergency aircraft to utilize the Tulelake airport for support in battling the Tucker Fire, as well as use for other necessary emergency services. Macy’s Flying Service, the fixed based operator (FBO), is working with Forest Service to orchestrate emergency relief efforts in mitigating the immediate impact of the blaze.
“We’ll do as much as we can to support the USFS airmen, fire fighters, emergency services, Modoc County, and the community in their efforts to reduce the effects of the Tucker Fire.” - Chief Bill Follis, Modoc Nation
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July 29, 2019: Tucker Fire 2,461 Acres and Growing
Tucker Fire Details
Cause: Human / Under Investigation
Size: 11,000 acres
Location: 10 Miles south of Newell, California
Resources:
Cal Fire
Tulelake Fire
US Forest Service
BLM
Private Contractors
Modoc County Sherriff
California Highway Patrol
Lava Beds NM
Numerous air attack
Fuel: