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Vallecito Fire

Two 20-person hotshot crews continue to monitor, improve dozer lines and conduct mop-up operations on the Vallecito Fire.  Crews have completed dozer line between the fire and populated areas. The fire is holding steady at 222 acres with 25 percent containment.  Firefighters will remain onsite to monitor the fire’s behavior and call for aircraft as needed.  A type 3 helicopter and single engine air tanker are available, if needed.

Goblin Fire

Vallecito Fire

Firefighters completed dozer line south of Hummingbird Lane today; it extends all the way from County Road 501 up to the Freeman Park road. The hotshot crews felled snags along the dozer line to increase the defensibility of the line.  A helicopter made a few bucket drops on the west side this afternoon as the fire made a small push against the line when the wind increased.  The fire is holding steady at 222 acres and 25% containment.

Vallecito Fire

The Vallecito Fire was remapped this morning at 222 acres; it is now 25% contained. Firefighters continued to strengthen the dozer line along the southern end of the fire. They also completed most of the dozer line south of Hummingbird Lane, providing a defensive fire break on the north side of the fire. The line should be completed Sunday afternoon. There is still some smoke coming from hot spots inside the fire’s perimeter. Helicopters continued dropping water on hot spots near the perimeter.