It is looking more and more like we have a professional arsonist or two on the loose. Not all the fires are arson, but a heck of a lot of them might be. Most causes are still under investigation.
Harris fire now 50 percent contained
Posted @ 7:47 AM
Firefighters now have lines extended around half the footprint of the Harris fire in southern San Diego County. The fire has grown somewhat to 85,800 acres, but winds are barely moving at 1 mph.Witch Creek fire now 60 percent containedFull containment is expected by Wednesday and control by Nov. 4.
Fire crews are putting special emphasis on defending the Campo, Hauser Canyon and Lake Morena areas, as well as high-tension power lines along the U.S.-Mexico border.
Cal Fire reports that firefighters have extended their lines to 60 percent of the Witch Creek fire's perimeter and the acreage is still holding at 198,000. Full containment is expected for Wednesday and control by Nov. 5.Rice Canyon fire now 80 percent containedHowever, this fire also has several communities still considered to be under threat:
Julian, Wynola, Pine Hills, Cuyamaca, Santa Ysabel, Alpine and Ramona. Firefighters ask any residents still in those areas, even in areas where people have been permitted to return, to continue to monitor fire conditions and information closely.
Cal Fire reports the Rice Canyon fire, which has done so much damage to Fallbrook, is now 80 percent contained and still holding at 9,000 acres. Winds are calm and humidity in the area is at 54 percent.