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MP18 Fire Grows Near Hoopa | Eureka News
The MP18 Fire, now California’s second-largest active blaze, has burned over 5,000 acres north of Hoopa, forcing evacuations and shrouding communities in thick smoke. With containment rising to 14%—up from just 5%—firefighters are racing against the clock, battling spot fires and fortifying lines near Mill Creek to protect homes. Cooler temps and cloud cover have eased fire behavior, but air quality remains dangerously poor, especially midday, prompting warnings for sensitive groups to stay indoors. Highway 96 is closed between Hoopa and Weitchpec, and crews are clearing hazardous trees while…
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