Update | CA | Monument Fire

DEL LOMA (TRINITY COUNTY), CALIFORNIA

UPDATE 1 – AUGUST 10, 2021 – TUESDAY

The MONUMENT FIRE is located one mile southwest of Del Loma in Panther Creek and Eagle Rock, west of Big Bear, California on Shasta-Trinity National Forest lands.

#monumentfire After the fire moved through the area, weakened tree roots, rocks and debris fell into the Highway. Dozer operators and sawyers worked tirelessly to remove the vegetation and debris in preparation to open roads when it is safe. pic.twitter.com/F9TWdOsesL

— Shasta-Trinity NF (@ShastaTrinityNF) August 10, 2021

About 52,987 acres of timber and brush are burning. There is a three-percent containment status.

The fire started on August 8, 2021, at 1810 hours PT from an unknown cause.

Several communities and infrastructure are threatened.

Evacuations are in effect. 52,987 acres. 3% contained.

There are 684 personnel. 7 crew, 70 engines, and 5 copters. 26 structures lost.

About $7.3 Million in cost-to-date for fire suppression and containment efforts have been reached.

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