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Tassajara and Rancho Fire updates – 07/22/13 11:41

Tassajara Fire

 

The Tassajara Fire remains at 90% containment. It has burned 213 acres since it started last Wednesday.  The remaining 10% is in an inaccessible area. Crews began suppression repair, trash backhaul, patrol and mop-up today. Demobilization began today as well.  No evacuations are in effect.   Tassajara Ridge Road is expected to reopen tomorrow. The Jamesburg-Tassajara Road is currently open only to residents.

For public safety, portions of the following trails are not recommended for use until after the fire is completely out:

Marble Peak Trail

Pine Ridge Trail

Carmel River Trail

Miller Canyon Trail

Full containment of the Tassajara Fire is expected tomorrow (Tuesday).

–     –      –      –     –   Rancho Fire   –      –      –      –      –

The Rancho Fire, which started Friday 2 miles north of Lebec,  but has moved into the eastern side of that portion of the Los Padres National Forest, has burned 722 acres,  and is 92% contained.  Full Containment of that fire is expected this Wednesday.

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