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MOSQUITO FIRE INCIDENT UPDATE – 16% Containment

Containment lines on the southern perimeter of the fire along Volcanoville Road continue to hold and firefighters are strengthening remaining control lines in that area to increase containment. One of today’s top priorities was completing strategic firing operations to assist in locking in the southwest corner of the fire near Buckeye Point.

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MOSQUITO FIRE INCIDENT UPDATE Date: 9-12

On Sunday, the fire made a run to the northeast in the drainage between Foresthill Road and Deadwood Road. Firefighters have been building in-direct control lines and when necessary utilizing strategic firing operations to stay ahead of the fire on this corner. There was no significant growth on the southeast corner of the fire on Sunday, which gave crews more time to construct control lines coming out of Stumpy Meadows. Over the past few shifts, firefighters have been successful in securing containment lines on the southern edge along Volcano Road and to the north of Quintette.

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Crime

Arrest of Looter in Forest Hill

Mr. Gross had forced entry into the residence, took several high-value items from the home, and placed them in his truck. The investigation determined Mr. Gross did not have permission to be at the residence.

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