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Wednesday, August 12, 2009

CA-SHU- Coffin -Wildland Fire (Timber) 1,200 acres - 30% containment - ongoing structure threat

Coffin Fire Incident Information: 25 structures threatened

-Fire is burning in steep rugged terrian in private timber lands and towards the town of Lewiston. Fire is spreading towards Hwy 299. Experiencing 1/4 mile to 1/2 mile spotting ahead of the fire.

-Critical infastructure at risk include High Tension Power Lines, the Town of Lewiston, and Grass Valley Watershed.

-Initial reports are for Type I hand crews due to the steep rugged terrian.

-Major problems include potential spread into the Town of Lewiston, evacuation of residents of Lewiston and surrounding Communities.

-Fire made runs to the north and south today. Spotting was observed 1/4 mile to 1/2 mile in front of the fire. Fire has jumped Trinity Dam Blvd.

-Fire is making moderate progress and grew to 1200 acres in the first three hours

Date/Time Started: August 12, 2009 2:00 pm
Administrative Unit: CAL FIRE Shasta-Trinity Unit
County: Trinity County
Location: Southwest of Lewiston - Burning toward Hwy 299 W and Trinity Dam Blvd.
Acres Burned: 1,200 acres
Threatened: 25 structures threatened
Cause: Under Investigation
Cooperating Agencies: CAL FIRE, US Forest Service, Trinity County Sherrifs Office, Sierra Pacific Industries, Dept. of Corrections and Rehabilitation
Resources:
Total Fire Personnel: 453
Engines: 32
Fire crews: 15
Helicopters: 2
Dozers: 9
Water tenders: 6

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Wednesday, August 12, 2009

CA-SHU- Coffin -Wildland Fire (Timber) 1,200 acres - 30% containment - ongoing structure threat

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