[UPDATE: 7/9 Contained] Seven More Fires Pop Up on Highway 169
It looks like Cal Fire is having a busy day dealing with fires along Highway 169. After a morning of dealing with fires near Weitchpec, fire crews are responding to seven additional fires in the Pecwan area. We’ll keep updating this post as we get more information.
Tweet from Cal Fire:
CAL FIRE at scene 7 additional fires in the Pecwan area. 4 acres total with a slow rate of spread
— CAL FIRE HUU (@CALFIRE_HUU) July 8, 2015
UPDATE 5:07 p.m.: According to Laura Coleman, spokesperson for Cal Fire, this incident was first spotted by a US Forest Service plane about one this afternoon. There are now ten known fires that total about nine acres. These are still under investigation but are suspicious in nature. Currently, Coleman says, there are multiple crews and engines fighting the fire. In addition, there are two tankers, air tactical, three helicopters, a private water tender, Hoopa Fire Department, and the US Forest Service. UPDATE 7:42 p.m.: Tweet from Cal Fire:
#MooreFire [Update] 11 confirmed fires. 10% contained — CAL FIRE HUU (@CALFIRE_HUU) July 9, 2015
UPDATE 9:15 p.m.:
UPDATE 9:35 p.m.:
#MooreFire [update] near Pecwan. Crews making good progress pic.twitter.com/NX12LbneS1
— CAL FIRE HUU (@CALFIRE_HUU) July 9, 2015
UPDATE 7/9:
#MooreFire [final] south of Pecwan, northeast of Hoopa (Humboldt County) is now 100% contained at 10 acres.
— CAL FIRE (@CAL_FIRE) July 9, 2015
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We had some rain, not a lot but enough for the fine fuels to lessen the rate of spread. Been a lot of fires down that way. They were working hard to get crews to all the fires. 3 more fires up near the top of the GO road, and possibly a couple hiding from the lightning.
Be careful out there fire fighters,I’ll be praying.please folks don’t throw your cigarette butt out the window lets.be.safe.
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