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  Geysers Fire - FINAL UPDATE


  
 INCIDENT INFORMATION


Last updated: September 10, at 7 a.m.

- FINAL UPDATE
Start Date/Time: September 3, at 5:24 p.m.

Administrative Unit: CDF Sonoma-Lake-Napa Unit

Location: 6 miles northeast of Geyserville

Acres Burned: 12,525

Containment: 100%

Control: Expected September 15

Structures Destroyed: 6 residences, 14 outbuildings, 1 commercial property, and 12 vehicles.

Injuries: 19

Cause: Under Investigation

Cooperating Agencies: CDF, US Forest Service, CHP, Sonoma County, Marin County, Lake County, Calpine Corporation, Office of Emergency Services, CCC, Napa County

Total Fire Personnel: 1,505

Fire crews: 56 (55 CDF)

Engines: 84 (69 CDF)

Helicopters: 2

Dozers: 6

Water tenders: 16

Costs to date: $8.5 million

Major Incident Command Team: #5
Conditions: Even with evacuations lifted and roadways open, firefighters are still mopping up throughout the entire fire area, and utility workers are replacing downed and damaged lines and poles. Residents returning to the area are asked to use caution and please drive slowly
Release of resources no longer needed will be ongoing.





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