Moccasin Fire Grows To 25 Acres

Moccasin, CA -- CAL FIRE's Dennis Townsend reports that the Moccasin fire off Marshes Flat Rd. near the Moccasin Ranch Estates has now spread to approximately 25 acres.

Helicopters, six hand crews, a dozer and the two Columbia Air Base tankers are attempting to establish a line around the fire.

Townsend adds that time is of the essance as winds are expected to pick up in an hour's time.

At this time no structures have been threatened although several engines are in a protective mode of several ranchettes.

Written by bill.johnson@mlode.com

Other News

• Vegetation Fires Near Tuolumne
• Jawbone Fire In Stanislaus National Forest
• Artists And Entertainment Highlight Foothill Farmlands Arts Festival 
• "Walk Against Hunger" Travels Through Downtown Sonora 
• Calaveras Supervisors Will Discuss General Plan
• Cox Addresses Budget Debate 
• Engines Remain On Scene Of Grass Fire Near Tulloch Rd.
• Fire Off 108/120 Contained At 25 Acres
• Hwy 108/120 Grass Fire

Click here to search the local News Stories

Get the news delivered to your mailbox. See all the day's local news at once without having to click through the site. Find out more by clicking [here].