LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — Work is continuing to put out the season's big wildland fires around the region.
The Sites fire, burning since Monday afternoon near Stonyford in Colusa County, was held to 19,195 acres on Friday, Cal Fire reported.
Containment rose to 30%, up from 20% the day before.
Cal Fire said approximately 2,205 personnel are assigned — up by more than 300 since the previous day — with 165 engines, 31 water tenders, 14 helicopters, 23 dozers and 64 hand crews.
In Sonoma County, the Point fire remains at 1,207 acres while containment with containment at 80%.
There are 400 personnel on the incident, with 21 engines, nine water tenders, eight dozers and 18 hand crews, Cal Fire said.
After an afternoon of temperatures approaching the 90-degree mark, Cal Fire anticipated that the marine layer would return overnight, “resulting in another night of excellent relative humidity recovery.
Cal Fire said crews continue to mop up and secure lines around the fire. Fire suppression repair also continues.
All evacuations have been lifted and damage inspections have been completed, Cal Fire said.
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