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Updated: 09/29/02 09:26 AM
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.
The 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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