Tucker Fire holds at 14,217 acres, Crews mop up hot spots

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Public information map of the #TuckerFire located in the Modoc National Forest south of Newell California. Click for PDF.

Public information map of the #TuckerFire located in the Modoc National Forest south of Newell California. Click for PDF.

Containment lines around the Tucker Fire held as crews worked through the night patrolling, gridding, and mopping up any heat threatening the fire perimeter. The Tucker Fire remains at 14,217 acres and is now 51% contained thanks to the efforts of both day and night shift crews. No structures have been damaged or destroyed. The Tucker Fire is under the command of California Interagency Incident Management Team 10.

Crews will continue to improve existing firelines and extinguish heat sources that could challenge the line or throw embers across the lines with the increase in winds expected today. They will utilize the GPS coordinates of known heat sources detected yesterday to locate and further mop and secure the fire perimeter. There is still heat scattered in the interior of the burned area, specifically in the base of juniper trees. This can produce visible smoke as interior islands of unburned vegetation continue to ignite inside the fire perimeter.

A red flag warning has been issued over the fire area from 2pm-8pm for strong winds and low humidity. Crews will base all actions in anticipation of the potential fire behavior that could result from these conditions. Crews are designated with initial attack responsibilities in the event of a new start.

Motorists in the area are advised that crews are still working along Highway 139. Please use caution and be aware of equipment and personnel along the road. Visible smoke from burning vegetation in the interior of the fire is expected and crews will be monitoring and holding the lines. In addition, a heavy grass crop due to the rainy winter has resulted in increased fire danger across the state. Please use extra caution to prevent fire starts!

Para obtener información sobre el incendio de Tucker en español, visite inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/6470

 

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Tucker Fire Details

Cause:
Human / Unintentional Vehicular Traffic

Size:
14,217 acres

Containment:
51%

Location:
Modoc National Forest

Fuel:
Grass, Sagebrush, and Juniper

Fire Map