Fire Crews Conquering Ruth Lake Fire
Fire Evacuation Order for Ruth was lifted at 9 am Sept 26th (today.) The fire is still burning near the town of Ruth in the Six Rivers and Shasta-Trinity National Forests.
Facts:
The Ruth Fire is currently at 1,515 acres and spreading very slowly due to the rain we had yesterday morning. It has “spread over South Fork Mountain ridgeline…”
“Power has been restored and mail delivery will resume in the area.”
Current Situation
| Total Personnel | 883 |
|---|---|
| Size | 1,515 acres |
| Percent Contained | 65% |
| Estimated Containment Date | Wednesday September 28th, 2011 approx. 12:00 AM |
| Fuels Involved | Fire started in grass and brush;now is in closed timber and long-needle litter. |
| Fire Behavior | Smoldering and creeping with most burning restricted in the heavy fuels(100 and 1000)due to yesterday’s precipitation and nightime humidity recoveries. |
| Significant Events | The community of Ruth evacuations will be lifted this morning. Portions of County Road 504 remain closed. An emergency forest closure was put into effect for South Fork Mtn area near the fire. |
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What a great community response to a tragedy. God Bless.
What a great community response to a tragedy. God Bless.