LAKEPORT, Calif. – On Tuesday morning fire officials reported more growth had occurred on the Valley fire, with no change in containment.
The fire grew by nearly 300 acres overnight, reaching 76,067 acres, with containment remaining at 75 percent, according to Cal Fire.
The count of destroyed structures on Tuesday morning remained at 1,910, including 1238 single-family homes, 23 multi-family homes, 64 commercial structures and 585 other structures, Cal Fire said.
Cal Fire said approximately 3,861 firefighters are assigned to the incident today, along with 372 engines, 93 hand crews, 67 water tenders, 34 dozers and 10 helicopters.
Resources are continuing to mop up and secure perimeter lines in order to fully contain the incident, Cal Fire said.
Damage assessments also are continuing, with Cal Fire reporting that a followup survey is under way to confirm the findings of the first.
No estimate for full containment has been given on the fire, the cause of which remains under investigation.
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Valley fire grows slightly overnight
- Elizabeth Larson
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