Wildfire Update: Stone Fire 8/17/18 AM
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Stone Fire column from Glenburn over Big Valley Mt. (Inciweb)
Infared Map of the Stone Fire, Modoc County, California
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A public meeting will be held today [8/17/18] at the Canby Community Hall at 4:00 PM
Alturas, Calif - The Stone Fire remained active overnight due to extremely low humidity recovery and a strong southwest wind, growing to an approximate 5,445 acres before settling down around 1am.
Today, firefighters will prioritize structure protection along Highways 139 and 84, and do point protection on structures within the fire area. Other priorities include continuing indirect dozer line (containment line constructed ahead of the fire’s active edge) from the Pit River northeast toward Washington Mountain to stop spread along the southeastern edge of the fire, and to keep the fire south of Highway 139. The fire is currently approximately one mile south of Highway 139.
Weather today is expected to be similar to yesterday, with highs in the upper 80s to mid-90s. Similar burning conditions are predicted, and firefighters will be especially wary as cumulus buildup is again expected this afternoon. Cumulus collapse can cause strong gusty, outflow winds which are hazardous to firefighters.
NorCal Team 2 took command of the Stone and Modoc Fire at 6am this morning. Find more information at https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/6148/.
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