Better conditions lead to less growth on Pawnee fire
- Elizabeth Larson
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CLEARLAKE OAKS, Calif. – The Pawnee fire continued to threaten a subdivision on Monday, but officials said fire growth was held to a minimum thanks to better weather conditions.
The fire, burning since June 23 northeast of Clearlake Oaks, reached 14,800 acres on Monday evening, an increase of 100 acres over the day, according to Cal Fire.
Cal Fire’s latest report said the fire’s containment remained at 75 percent. It’s still expected to be fully contained by Thursday.
With 50 structures still threatened, the mandatory evacuation order for the Double Eagle Ranch subdivision east of Clearlake Oaks remained in effect Monday night, officials said.
Cal Fire said the Pawnee fire’s behavior diminished on Monday due to weather conditions that allowed direct line construction.
The agency said crews hope to take advantage of the decreased temperatures and higher humidity.
A substantial firefighting force consisting of 2,186 personnel, 114 engines, 30 water tenders, nine helicopters, 49 hand crews and 32 dozers remains at work on the incident, Cal Fire said.
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