[UPDATE 8 p.m.] Fire East of Orick Reportedly Started With a Loader on Fire

Air attack circling over the Johnson Fire about 1:30 p.m. [Screengrab from FlightRadar]

As of 1:30 p.m., the Johnson Fire is 3.5 acres in size, according to Jeremy Ward, Fire Captain Specialist. “We have aircraft and one battalion chief at scene,” he told us. “And a considerable amount of other equipment on its way.”

He asked everyone to be sure to be really fire safe during this time. “We did get some resources back, but we have hot dry weather picking up,” he warned.

UPDATE 5:10 p.m.: As of 3 p.m. the fire had grown to 7 or 8 acres, Jeremy Ward told us. He hasn’t gotten a more updated acreage at this time. However, Cal Fire added aircraft, water tankers, other fire engines, logistical supplies and a dozer to this fire.

He wants to remind everyone of the hazardous hot, dry weather and request everyone be as cautious as possible.

UPDATE 8 p.m.: According to Jeremy Ward, the Johnson Fire is now contained at 9.5 acres. He did warn though, “We are going to have considerable amount of resources at the fire over the next few days.” The resources will have to work through thick vegetation to ensure that the fire is completely put out.