UPDATE: 5:45 PM
Forward progress has been stopped.
#HogFire UPDATE: Air and ground resources have made good progress on the fire, which is now approximately 8 acres. pic.twitter.com/9VfBpsjZ3t
— CAL FIRE LNU (@CALFIRELNU) July 12, 2023
UPDATE: 5:19 PM
Tankers 85 and 86 have been released.
UPDATE: 5:10 PM
Firefighters Make Significant Progress: Blaze Stabilizes at 8 Acres, Helicopters Released, Tankers on Standby
UPDATE: 4:55 PM
Incident Commander reports that the fire is holding between 5 and 7 acres.
Original Post
A fire incident has been reported in the vicinity of Hwy 128 and Sink Rd in Cloverdale, CA. Here are the latest updates on the ongoing situation:
- 4:05 PM: A vegetation fire was reported with visible smoke captured on surveillance cameras. Emergency responders were dispatched to the scene.
- 4:06 PM: The fire fully involved a structure and spread to approximately half an acre of adjacent vegetation. The fire is moving uphill at a slow rate of spread.
- 4:17 PM: The fire expanded to an estimated 2-3 acres, burning in an area with heavy fuels and moving uphill with some wind.
- 4:28 PM: The fire has grown to approximately 5 acres with a moderate rate of spread. Firefighting teams have requested an additional tanker, bringing the total to 4, and initiated the deployment of both type 1 helitankers, totaling 4 helicopters. (Watch Duty)
Firefighters are actively working to contain the flames and prevent further spread.
The situation is being closely monitored by authorities. Updates will be provided as new information becomes available. Please stay tuned for further updates on this developing story.
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