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Cal OES Monday, September 12, 2022, Update on Deploying Mutual Aid Resources to California Statewide Wildfires

As cooler weather and cloudy skies moved into the North State on Sunday, firefighters continued to tighten their grip on fires in the region.

WEED, Calif. - All evacuation orders and warnings within the Mill Fire perimeter have been lifted. The fire sparked on September 9th and spread rapidly, devastating the communities of Weed

Matt Bishop and Steve Cooper had been trekking up the Baring Mountain, in Washington state, when they first spotted smoke and then the massive blaze raging in front of them.

The states persistent drought combined with dangerous summertime red flag conditions create challenges for firefighters and keep residents on edge.

Inflationary pressure continued to slow the construction of new housing throughout Ireland in August, even as demand remains high

A wildfire burning in Northern California has jumped containment lines and is forcing those in Siskiyou County to once again evacuate.

UPDATE: The Siskiyou County Sheriffs Office has confirmed that the Mountain Fire, which was 60% contained Saturday morning has crossed containment lines.

As of Saturday afternoon, the Mosquito Fire has burned 33,754 acres — with still 0% of the blaze contained — making it the largest fire recorded in California this wildfire season.

UPDATE: The Siskiyou County Sheriffs Office has confirmed that the Mountain Fire has crossed containment lines. A CalFire afternoon update lists the wildfire west of Weed as 70% contained.