LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Firefighters increased containment on the Jerusalem fire again on Monday, reaching 90 percent.
Officials said the adjusted size of the fire – which began Aug. 9 northeast of Middletown – is 25,118 acres.
The 90-percent mark was reached by Monday morning, and held throughout the day, according to Cal Fire.
A report from Cal Fire spokesman Scott McLean said the number of destroyed structures remains at six residences and 21 outbuildings.
McLean reported that Cal Fire has continued to estimate full containment will occur by Friday.
Total personnel assigned on Monday included approximately 2,006 personnel, 121 engines, 64 hand crews, 21 dozers, 19 water tenders and 11 helicopters, Cal Fire said.
Cal Fire extended its thanks to the 74 cooperating agencies assisting with the incident as well as the communities impacted by the Jerusalem and nearby Rocky fire – which was contained on Friday – for the continued support throughout the firefighting effort.
Community members are urged to continue to be aware that firefighters are still working in the fire area to extinguish all hot spots and monitor the area inside the perimeter.
Due to the hot, dry conditions, the community also is urged to use extreme caution to avoid new wildland fire incidents.
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Jerusalem fire at 90-percent containment
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