[californiadisasters] North Ops News & Notes Update (9/11/12-2PM)

Date	Time	News and Notes
9/11/2012	1400	CA-SHF Ward Fire. Size is estimated at 600 acres. The N and E sides are reported to be in good shape, with active burning on the S and W sides, aided by prevailing winds. Air tankers are helping with spot fires on the south side of the fire.
9/11/2012	0915	CA-SHF Ward Fire. 300 acres. 0% contained. There is potential for the fire to affect Interstate 5, the railroad corridor and power transmission lines in the area. A voluntary evacuation notice has been issued for the Hazel Creek area.
9/11/2012	0730	CA-SHF Ward Fire. 150 acres. 0% containment. The fire is burning in timber, located SE of Castella on the east side of Interstate 5. Size is estimated at 150 acres with a moderate rate of spread. Gusty local winds are reported. CALFIRE engines and crews are responding.
9/11/2012	0620	CA-SHF Stafford Fire. 4,481 acres. 75% contained. The fire has been quiet, with no growth, as it continues to smolder in the interior.
9/11/2012	0615	CA-SHF Bagley Fire. 46,011 acres. 88% contained. Due to limited access for mop up in the area of the McCloud River and Hawkins Creek, management strategies will take several more days to be met.
9/11/2012	0615	CA-NOD Likely Fire. 10,000 acres. 70% contained. Fire line has been completed around the perimeter. Resources will hold, improve and mop up.
9/11/2012	0615	CA-MNF North Pass Fire. 41,983 acres. 97% contained. Monitoring, patrol and mop-up continues on all divisions.
9/11/2012	0615	CA-MEU Scotts Fire. 4,618 acres. 50% contained. Steep terrain. Interior islands continue to burn out, with short uphill fire runs.
9/11/2012	0615	CA-LNU Sixteen Complex Fire. The fire is contained at 17,944 acres. Patrol and mip up continue.

Source: http://gacc.nifc.gov/oncc/predictive/intelligence/news_notes/index.htm

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