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Mile Post 18 Fire Grows but Containment Gains | San Jose News
The Mile Post 18 Fire, now at 2,803 acres and just 10% contained, rages north of Hoopa with over 700 firefighters battling dry terrain and fierce northeast winds. Crews successfully kept flames east of Highway 96 and the Trinity River, using handlines and controlled burns to create firebreaks. Southern progress is steady near Mile Post 16, thanks to strategic “positive fire effects.” While no structures are threatened, thunderstorms loom for Friday, and PG&E stands ready to apply retardant to power lines. Drones are banned — low-flying aircraft are vital for operations. Air quality advisories…
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