NORTHERN CALIFORNIA – Firefighters continued moving toward full containment on two wildland fires burning in the Rumsey Canyon area on Sunday.
The 16 Complex, two fires four miles apart off of Highway 16 in Colusa and Yolo counties, burned 17,944 acres by the end of Sunday, with containment at 85 percent, according to Cal Fire.
Cal Fire said firefighters were successful with their efforts on Sunday to improve control lines and further contain the fire. Smoke continues to rise from hot spots located primarily within the interior sections, with further spread expected to be minimal.
Personnel and equipment were being released to other incidents, including the Scotts Fire, Cal Fire said.
On Sunday there were 1,176 firefighting personnel still assigned, along with 55 engines, 40 fire crews, four helicopters, seven bulldozers and nine water tenders, according to Cal Fire’s report.
Officials said Highway 16 has been reopened. Due to decreased visibility, a smoke advisory is in effect for both Highway 16 and Highway 20 in the fire fire area.
Motorists are advised to use extra caution and to be alert for fire vehicles and the possibility of debris on the roadway, Cal Fire said.
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