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Quick Facts

• Acres: Mill, 2,962; Smith, 45
• Containment: Mill 10%; Smith 60%
• Detection Date: July 22, 2024
• Cause: Lightning
• Fixed wing: available as needed
• Crews: 13
• Engines: 97
• Dozers: 7
• Helicopters: 9 + mapping-capable UAS
• Total resources: 765

Headlines
•    As of Thursday, some evacuations have been downgraded. For specific evacuation information, please visit: facebook.com/plumascountysheriff or facebook.com/sierracosheriff
•    Join us for another Ask-the-Incident Commander meeting daily at 2 pm. (Technology permitting) on facebook.com/USFSPlumas 
 

Operational Update
Smith Fire: Infrared mapping is showing very little heat remaining, and crews will continue today to patrol and mop up any heat sources that could threaten containment. 
Mill Fire: The Mill Fire is also showing reduced heat. Infrared mapping showed some minor lingering heat northeast of Whitehawk and crews will focus on that today. Other priorities include completing contingency lines that were put in to protect communities and energy infrastructure and backhauling any unused equipment and trash. Areas of heat remain inside containment lines and area residents and visitors can expect to see isolated smokes in the coming days.
 

Weather
Dry weather with a gradual cooling trend is expected today. Winds are predicted to increase around the fire area in the afternoon, but not to critical levels.

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