Fire at a glance (numbers)
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On Hammton-Smartsville Road near Smartsville, Yuba County.
September 7, 2016 at 12:22 PM
7 engines, 2 water tenders remain on the fire. Mop-up operations are starting. All aircraft has been released.
September 7, 2016 at 12:07 PM
Hammonton Air Tac is releasing the helicopter back to Whitecloud. Tanker 88 is released, already on base at Grass Valley Air Base. IC is canceling the handcrew and the dozer.
September 7, 2016 at 12:05 PM
Firefighters, with the help of aerial resources, are nearing containment. Winds have hampered containment efforts somewhat, but firefighters have a wetline around the fire.
September 7, 2016 at 12:04 PM
Engines and helicopter are working the uncontained spread of the fire. Another spot has been identified and is being worked on.
September 7, 2016 at 12:02 PM
Air Tac reports the fire is now approximately 15 acres, a finger of the fire outside the retardant lines took off. Firefighters are still making good progress.
September 7, 2016 at 11:59 AM
Additional resources have arrived at scene and are making good progress. The fire is burning in grass at a slow rate of spread. No structures threatened and no road closures.
September 7, 2016 at 11:55 AM
Air Attack is over the fire, Tanker 88 is about to drop retardant. Helicopter is inbound.
September 7, 2016 at 11:51 AM
Report of a vegetation fire on Hammonton-Smartsville Road in Yuba County. Firefighters are on scene, reporting potential for about 7 acres max.