Though Quieter Yesterday, the MP 21 Fire Near Weitchpec Could Intermittently Close Hwy 96 Today
Crop of MP 21 July 23 fire map.
Although the MP-21 fire burning about two miles south of Weitchpec remained mostly quiet yesterday, a California Incident Management Team (IMT 11) assumed command this morning.
According to the Northern California Geographic Coordination Center, the fire which started Monday morning remains at about 150 acres burning through timber and brush and is 30% contained.
“Fire continues to threaten high value timberland, cultural resources and Trinity River and Bull Creek Water Shed,” the Center reports. “Intermittent controlled traffic is in place on Hwy-96.”
Earlier Chapters:
- Vegetation Fire Closing Hwy 96
- Fire by Weitchpec Expands to Around 150 Acres, 30% Contained; An Incident Management Team Is Being Brought In
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This is bullshit fire is a business the longer the fire burn the more money is made.The river is less than a mile away easy access to water for heli water drops put the damn fire out!
I live in the area.. there has been a ton of water drops.. both heli and planes.
My husband has been working 16 hour days to put this fire out! It isn’t a money factor it’s steep and hard to get to the helicopters can only do so much! Get out of here with your bs and assumptions!
[edit] It’s not just a campfire. Fuels, weather and topography dictate the course of action. You show ZERO knowledge of how to fight fire.