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Mile Post 18 Fire Update and Recovery | Eureka News
The Mile Post 18 Fire is now 74% contained, having burned 7,610 acres since it started on August 7. Crews are shifting focus to post-fire land repair to prevent erosion and protect natural and cultural sites. Warmer temps today may help extinguish remaining hot spots, and fire management is transitioning to California Interagency Incident Management Team 2. Evacuation orders have been lifted or downgraded in several zones — a major positive sign. Weather remains stable with dry conditions expected through the week, though key roads like Hostler Ridge, Mill Creek, and Big Hill remain closed…
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