NORTHERN CALIFORNIA – Although it again showed significant growth on Friday, a wildland fire complex burning in Colusa and Yolo counties is expected to be fully contained by Monday.
The two-fire 16 Complex, burning since Tuesday in the Rumsey Canyon off of Highway 16, burned more than 4,200 acres on Friday, rising to approximately 16,719 acres burned, according to Cal Fire. The incident was 35 percent contained.
Approximately 1,467 personnel, 71 fire engines, 52 fire crews, 21 bulldozers, 10 helicopters and three airtankers were assigned to the incident on Friday, according to Cal Fire.
Six structures have been damaged by the fire, but none destroyed, Cal Fire reported.
Firing operations to get fuel out of the fires’ path continued on Friday, which led to more smoke in some areas of Lake County. Cal Fire said if the firing operations succeed, additional fire spread will be minimal.
Highway 16 from Highway 20 to the town of Rumsey remained closed, with Cal Fire reporting the possibility of a closure or restricted traffic on Highway 20 if the fire reached it.
An advisory evacuation remained in effect for the Cortina Rancheria area, Cal Fire said.
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