Field & Colgate Fire

Updated: 09/29/02 09:26 AMField Fire off Mooney Flat

The Field Fire is near the UC Fieldstation and Scott Forbes Road, burning in the South Yuba drainage. The winds have died down, mop is up underway. Release of crews and equipment to begin today.

Acreage: 945 acres 100% contained

Estimated containment and control: 06/11/2002 at 06.00 am

Resources on site: 590

Costs to Date: $447,106

All evacuations have been lifted. No traffic restrictions at this time.

No structures lost, and no injuries. Reports that the Narrows power plants near Englebright Dam is threatened are incorrect.

 

Off Narrow LaunchThe Colgate Fire was located near the Colgate Powerhouse and Rices Crossing in Yuba County.

Acreage: 75 acres 100% contained

Costs to Date: $154,375

Cause: Powerlines arcing due to the strong winds

No structures lost, damaged or threatened

No evacuations

No injuries to firefighters

 

Many thanks to Fire Information Officer Tina Rose and the VIPs for the updates!:)

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