Major fires continue to grow slowly as rain approaches the Northstate

  • Source: KRCR-TV ABC 7 Redding
  • Published: 09/17/2021 12:00 AM

Major fires burning across the Northstate continue to grow slowly ahead of rain forecasted over the weekend. The Dixie Fire grew by only 111 acres overnight and containment remains at 86%. The second-largest fire in state history has burned a total of 960,581 acres. The Monument Fire burned an additional 1,176 acres overnight. The destructive fire has burned 217,120 acres across parts of Trinity County. Containment is still at 50%. The River Complex grew by 747 acres overnight and containment increased by 5%. The complex of fires in the Trinity Alps has burned 189,832 acres and is 45% contained. The McCash Fire burning in the western portion of the Marble Mountains Wilderness saw the most growth overnight. The fire grew by 1,860 acres with no change in containment.



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