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Clear Lake Fire

News - 08/23/2023

Size: 771 acres

Containment: 95%

Start Date: August 20, 2023

Cause: Undetermined

Incident Commander: Michael Boucher

Current Situation:

An 18-acre spot fire was observed yesterday. Crews constructed line around the spot and increased total acreage of the fire. Today, crews will continue constructing and improving containment lines around the fire, using engines and hand crews to patrol and mop-up areas still containing burning material within 200 feet of containment lines. Bulldozers will continue to connect containment lines.

Weather:

Forecasted weather for today includes continued hot and dry conditions with slightly increased relative humidities. If fire activity increases, continued aviation support of the fire may be required. Fire managers are aware of this possibility and are prepared should the fire break containment.