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Mile Post Fire Containment Update | Eureka News
Firefighters are making strong progress containing the Mile Post Fire, keeping it north of Mill Creek Road and south of Norton Creek, with Highway 96 as the western boundary. Crews are burning off excess fuel, digging deep for mop-up, and building backup containment lines—all while helicopters drop water on hot spots near the highway. Operations ran through the night to secure gains, and Highway 96 will reopen to one lane at 8 AM between Hoopa and Weitchpec, though delays are expected. Safety remains top priority as crews also combat Sudden Oak Death to protect the Hoopa Valley’s forests…
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