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CALFIRE: Morgan Territory Fire Now 45 Percent Contained

by ECT

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As of 6:30 am Tuesday morning, CALFIRE has confirmed that the Morgan Territory Fire is now 45% contained and the total acres burned have dropped to 3,243.

Yesterday afternoon, it was reported that fire reached 3,718 acres, but due to infrared image mapping, it shows a drop in acreage to 3,243 acres. CALFIRE also stated that they have a total of 705 firefighters still on location and are expected to have the fire fully contained by Sept. 14

No homes have been burned.

Road Closures

Road Closures: The following road closures are in effect (open to residents only, with photo identification).
Marsh Creek Road closed from Camino Diablo to Regency Road in Clayton. Morgan Territory Road is closed from Marsh Creek Road to Highland Road (Alameda County). Deer Valley Road is closed at Balfour Road.

Persons needing to evacuate large animals may take them to the Heather Farms Equestrian Center in Walnut Creek. For more information, please visit: www.ecwc.org or call 925-939-2929.

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.

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

Photo by: Trina Tuel of T.K.’s Expressions

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Monica Sep 10, 2013 - 7:18 am

Thank you for all your updates and hard work!

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