Cook Fire
- 100% Contained
- 158 Acres
- 1 County: Yuba
06/22/2015 11:45 AM
06/18/2015 1:07 PM
06/22/2015 11:45 AM
UC Field Station, Scott Forbes Road
[39.2688,-121.26471]
CAL FIRE Nevada-Yuba-Placer Unit
CAL FIRE Live Fire Training Activity
Prior status reports
Resources Assigned
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250Personnel
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4Helicopters
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25Engines
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9Dozers
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11Crews
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5Air Tankers
Status Update
Situation Summary
June 18, 2015 CAL FIRE was conducting a critical training class for fire fighters in the use of low water fire suppression operations at the U.C. Berkeley Field Station, Yuba County. This training included the use of live fire for crews to train on fire fighting tactics. The original prescribed burn area was set at 212 acres in size. The fire is currently holding at approximately 180 acres within the burn area.
CAL FIRE personnel aggressively engaged the spot fires within the burn area using engines, dozers, hand crews and aircraft. The fire is currently holding at approximately 180 acres. Drought conditions will continue to influence fire behavior throughout the summer causing rapid aggressive fire activity. CAL FIRE reminds everyone to do their part and maintain a defensible space.
Agency Information
CAL FIRE Nevada-Yuba-Placer Unit
CAL FIRE
Yuba County Sheriff's Department
Dobbins Fire
Loma Rica Fire
Browns Valley Fire
CHP
Bi-County Ambulance