Revised at 9:34 a.m. PDT July 25, 2020.
Friday, on the fifth day since it started, the Gold Fire chewed through another 2,000 acres to bring the total up to 21,000. Most of the growth was to the southeast but the prediction from fire personnel is that on Saturday it will be pushed to the east and southeast toward Ash Valley and Coyote Flat Draw. Red Flag Warning weather conditions are expected on Tuesday and Wednesday which could increase fire activity. Evacuations are in effect.
The outlook from the Incident Management Team, CAL FIRE #4 led by Dave Russell, is that the fire might be contained July 30 at 30,000 acres.
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Measured from the northwest to the southeast, the Gold Fire is 13 miles long. The estimated costs to date are $6.6 million.
Resources on the fire include 24 hand crews, 12 helicopters, 144 fire engines, 37 dozers, and 25 water tenders for a total of 1,489 personnel.
The article was edited to modify the containment date.
Is the fire getting near Susanville and Hurlong ?
Be safe to all.