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Thursday Morning Update for the Park Fire 08-08-2024
Park Fire
Publication Type: News - 08/08/2024 - 07:39
Morning of Thursday, August 8, 2024
For more information on the Park Fire, please visit: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/calnf-park-fire
Size: 426,528 acres with 34% containment | Personnel: 6,592
Lassen National Forest:
The #ParkFire experienced adverse weather conditions and dry fuels with poor humidity recovery overnight. Firefighters employed direct suppression tactics supported by night capable aircraft wherever feasible.
Today crews and aircraft continue aggressive efforts to hold the fire within the perimeter and protect values at risk. Slight incremental improvement in the weather is predicted over the area.
The fire continues to be fought with a strong and coordinated response from all our partners.
The #ParkFire has burned 109,253 acres on the Lassen National Forest.
CAL FIRE:
Fire was active over night with spot fires in several areas. Significant fire activity is expected today. Ground and air resources continue to fight fire aggressively in the Mill Creek area.
Fire behavior is expected to be similar to previous days with slope aligned runs, and midrange spotting. Low humidity values will be present across the fire. Smoke will be present in the morning. This afternoon a large column is expected to develop similar to past days.
Repopulation is occurring in the lower portion of the fire. Please remain diligent of crews and equipment working in the fire area.
For more information on the Park Fire please visit:
- CALFIRE Park Fire: https://www.fire.ca.gov/incidents/2024/7/24/park-fire
- CAL FIRE Shasta-Trinity Unit/Shasta County Fire Department: https://www.facebook.com/CALFIRESHU
- CAL FIRE Tehama-Glenn Unit/ Tehama County Fire Dept: https://www.facebook.com/CALFIRETGU
- Butte County, CA: https://www.facebook.com/ButteCounty
- Butte County Sheriff: https://www.facebook.com/bcsonews
- Plumas County Sheriff: https://www.facebook.com/plumascountysheriff
- Shasta County Sheriff: https://www.facebook.com/ShastaSheriff
- Tehama County Sheriff: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088640404140