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Incident Commander: David Tingley

Location:  3 miles South of Springer Memorial Community, in the East Fork

Start Date: 7/25/2024        

Cause: Lightning

Size: 270 acres  

Resources on site: 4 Hand Crews, 2 Engines, 2 Heavy Equipment

Update for Johnson Fire August 9, 2024

TAKE NOTE: UDPATES FOR JOHNSON FIRE WILL OCCUR EVERY 2-3 DAYS UNLESS CONDITIONS CHANGE

No fire growth the past 24 hours, fire is still estimated at 270 acres. There are some hotspots on the northern edge of the fire. A heavy equipment taskforce will be used to enhance existing features such as roads to mitigate future fire threats to surrounding communities. Cooler temperatures expected throughout the weekend, with a chance of showers and thunderstorms through Saturday.  Gusty, erratic winds are possible with these events. 

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