Moonlight Fire

  • 100% Contained
  • 64,997 Acres
  • 1 County: Plumas
Last Updated
09/19/2007 7:00 AM
Date Started
09/03/2007 2:25 PM
Date Contained
09/19/2007 7:00 AM
Location Information
Six miles Northeast of Greenville
Admin Unit
Plumas National Forest
Cause
Under Investigation
Reports
Prior status reports

Resources Assigned

  • 707
    Personnel
  • 1
    Helicopters
  • 42
    Engines
  • 11
    Dozers
  • 34
    Water Tenders
  • 11
    Crews

Numerous firefighting air tankers from throughout the State are flying fire suppression missions as conditions allow.

Status Update

Situation Summary

Heavy fuels continued to burn in the interior of the fire and crews continue to seek out and extinguish hot spots along the perimeter. A type III federal management team will assume command of the fire on Tuesday 9/18 at 6 a.m.
The North Arm Indian Valley and Diamond Mountain roads remain open to residents only. The mandatory evacuation remains in effect for: Taylor Lake, Wilcox Valley, and Antelope Lake. A forest closure is in place to ensure safety in the vicinity of the fire. All major highways remain open, however most Forest roads are closed to access. Evacuations and road closures are being re-evaluated.

Damages and Destruction

Confirmed Damage to Property, Injuries, and Fatalities.

  • 1
    Structures Damaged
    Residential, Commercial and Other
  • 7
    Structures Destroyed
    Residential, Commercial and Other
  • 34
    Injuries
    Confirmed Fire Personnel and Civilian Injuries

Agency Information

Plumas National Forest
http://inciweb.org/incident/978/

CAL FIRE

California Highway Patrol

Plumas County Sheriff

Lassen County Sheriff

Red Cross

& Plumas County OES