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| Last updated: |
August 9, 2004 at 6 p.m. |
| Start Date/Time: |
August 8, 2004 at 1:36 p.m. |
| Administrative Unit: |
CDF Nevada-Yuba-Placer Unit |
| Location: |
Northeast of Colfax |
| Acres Burned: |
800+ |
| Containment: |
50%, No estimate for 100%. |
| Structures Destroyed: |
1 outbuilding confirmed |
| Threatened: |
75 residences |
| Evacuations: |
250+ persons evacuated in fire area. |
| Injuries: |
2 |
| Cause: |
Accidental |
| Cooperating Agencies: |
CDF, US Forest Service, local government agencies |
| Total Fire Personnel: |
631 |
| Fire crews: |
17 (8 CDF) |
| Engines: |
108 (38 CDF) |
| Airtankers: |
2 CDF |
| Helicopters: |
8 (1 CDF) |
| Dozers: |
7 (8 CDF) |
| Water tenders: |
7 |
| Major Incident Command Team: |
#1 |
| Conditions: |
Steep terrain, heavy fuels (timber, chaparral, scrub brush, oak and chemise). Very difficult access.
Protection of property is high priority for Cape Horn, Colfax, and Alpine Meadows.
Evacuation center set up at Sierra Vialley Community Center - 530-346-8726 |
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This site was created by the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CDF) to provide current information during major CDF incidents. Check the CDF Homepage or contact the local CDF administrative unit through the CDF Contacts for additional information.
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