Peak Fire Forward Progress Stopped

Tuolumne County, CA – The forward spread of Peak Fire, burning near Herring Creek in the Stanislaus National Forest, was stopped overnight as the acreage grew to 404 acres in size.

Also up is the containment to 15 percent. Forest Fire officials relay that crews fought aggressively again on Friday (10/4/) and were able to stop the forward progression of the fire. Additionally, aircraft including the Blackhawk, Chinook, and Super Puma (all are Type 1 helicopters) and one Type 2 helicopter repeatedly dropped buckets of water on the flames.

“The increase in acreage is due to the unburned fuels within the perimeter of the fire. The weather conditions were favorable to assist with the firefighting efforts,” shared fire officials.

Today crews will work on heavy mopping up while continuing to secure the containment line and mitigate the hazard trees within the burn area. Hose lay is now around 90 percent of the fire perimeter. mitigate the hazardous trees within the burn area.

The soft closure continues on Forest Road 4N12 at the intersection of 4N12 and Hammill Canyon Loop. The total personnel on scene has risen to 210 with the resources including 16 engines, 4 water tenders, 6 hand crews, 3 Type 1 helicopters, and 1 Type 2 helicopter.