Fires Have Merged; Extreme Fire Behavior Expected Today
Breaking News
By RIMOFTHEWORLD.net
Friday, July 14, 2006
The Sawtooth Complex and Millard Complex Fires have merged in Little Morongo Canyon, according to fire officials. Excessive heat and breezier conditions today are expected to create extreme fire behavior.
The western edge of the Sawtooth Fire slowly is backing westward down a ridgeline about 3 miles to the east of Onyx Summit. Firefighters had hoped for additional air support today, but those aircraft were diverted elsewhere on the fire. And, without air support, officials are reluctant to send in hot shot crews.
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