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CALFIRE: Morgan Territory Fire Now 80 Percent Contained

by ECT

Mt. Diablo 9.11

As of 7:00 pm Wednesday evening, CALFIRE has confirmed that the Morgan Territory Fire is now 80% contained and the total acres burned have dropped to an estimated at 3,133 acres which is the second time the total acres burned figure has dropped from the nearly 3,800 acre estimate from Monday.

All evacuation orders and the remaining road closure have been lifted.

Firefighters continue mopping up inside the fire containment lines. Demobilization of resources will continue. Fire resources are still in the communities so residents need to be aware and use caution when driving in the fire area.

Road Closures

All evacuations and road closures have been lifted

Cooperating Agencies Include:

CAL FIRE, East Contra Costa Fire Protection District, Contra Costa Fire Protection District, San Ramon Valley Fire, East Bay Regional Parks, CALOES, CDCR, California State Parks, California Highway Patorl, CalTrans, Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Department, Contra Costa Public Works, Clayton PD, PG&E, America Red Cross and the Salvation Army.

  • Total Fire Personnel: 1,413
  • Total Fire Engines: 143
  • Total Fire Crews: 38
  • Total Airtankers: 4
  • Total Helicopters: 5
    Total Dozers: 19
  • Total Water Tenders: 10

Morgan Incident Report
http://cdfdata.fire.ca.gov/incidents/incidents_details_info?incident_id=908

Photo by Clint Ratelle from about 11:00 am this morning

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3 comments

Darlene Sep 11, 2013 - 8:37 pm

Thank God!!! And thank you to all the firefighters and emergency personnel.

Chipper Sep 11, 2013 - 8:38 pm

God Bless our firefighters and local law enforcement.

ECVsBrother Sep 12, 2013 - 5:55 pm

Thank You Fire Fighters ! I think the entire Cal Fire was here this past week. Great job all.

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