LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – The US Forest Service will host a virtual community meeting to update area residents on the ongoing efforts to contain the August Complex South Zone.
The meeting will take place online beginning at 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 17.
It will be live-streamed on the Mendocino National Forest Facebook page.
The lightning-caused complex, which began Aug. 17, had burned 817,952 acres and was 30-percent contained as of Wednesday night, the Forest Service said.
Officials said it has burned 35 structures, with another 400 buildings threatened.
The complex is burning on the Mendocino, Shasta-Trinity and Six Rivers National Forests.
The Forest Service said that approximately 1,804 personnel are assigned to the complex, which is the largest wildland fire incident in recorded California history.
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During the live event participants also can ask questions in the comment section on the Facebook page.
The Forest Service said the speakers will attempt to answer as many questions as they can during the live event.
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August Complex South Zone meeting set for Sept. 17
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