Yeager, Chuck Yeager Road & Waldo Road South of Smartsville, Yuba County. Fire in grass and brush oaklands.
August 13, 2011 at 6:23 AM
The fire is fully contained.
August 12, 2011 at 7:14 AM
The forward progress of the fire has been completely stopped. Firefighters are continuing to mop up and extinguish hot spots. Downed fuels in the steep draws and difficult access are their main concerns. It is expected that crews will be on scene for two more days.
August 11, 2011 at 8:37 PM
Mop-up operations will continue for several hours. All aircraft have been released back to their bases.
August 11, 2011 at 7:10 PM
Firefighters have the Yeager fire surrounded. Mop-up operations are beginning and some excess resources are being released. Official containment now 70%.
August 11, 2011 at 7:03 PM
The cause of the fire is under investigation. Northops is reporting a 50% containment.
August 11, 2011 at 6:10 PM
Good progress is being reported. Some remote homes were threatened, but structure protection has been provided. No injuries, no damages to report at this time.
August 11, 2011 at 5:51 PM
Progress is being made. Firefighters on the ground are beginning to contain the fire.
August 11, 2011 at 5:46 PM
Acreage now reported at 100 acres.
August 11, 2011 at 5:44 PM
5 airtankers, 2 helicopters, 15 engines, 2 hand crews and two dozers on scene.
August 11, 2011 at 5:38 PM
No road closures, no evacuations. Additional units from Amador are en route to the incident. The fire is burning in terrain difficult to access.
August 11, 2011 at 5:26 PM
Firefighters just discovered a marijuana growing operation on top of a hill. Law enforcement will be called in.
Numerous resources and aircraft committed to the incident. Smoke from this grass fire can be seen in Penn Valley, Grass Valley and surrounding areas. No structures threatened at this time. No evacuations.
Resources on scene include: Cal Fire, Tahoe National Forest, Nevada County Consolidated, Smartsville Fire, Penn Valley Fire and Beale Air Force Base.
Many thanks to the Fire Information services for their updates.
