Updated 2:30 PDT
INCIDENT SUMMARY
Date Start/Time
The wildfire started on 10/11/2016 @ 1:00 PM PDT.
Cause
The cause is unknown and under investigation.
Location
The wildfire is burning in the Sierra National Forest on the Sacata Ridge. North of Pine Flat Reservoir and about 2 miles from Cold Springs Rancheria, California (Fresno County). It is located in a remote area.
Size – Containment Status
The fire has reached 1959 acres and a 71% containment status.
Future Fire Activities
Fire crews will continue to shore up containment lines. Heavy rain is due to hit the area helping increase the containment status.
RESOURCES
Command Team
David Kelley, IC. Command will be turn over from the California Team 2 to the Sierra National Forest tomorrow morning. (Monday)
Fire Personnel
There are approximately 524 personnel assigned to this fire incident.
Incident Cooperators
Incident Cooperators include USFS, CAL Fire, Coulson Air Resources (Tanker 131)
SOCIAL MEDIA
NW Fire Blog
We are using these hashtags #SacataFire #CaWILDFIRE for the Sacata Fire.
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