Cal Fire says cooler temperatures and higher humidity assisted with bringing containment to 10%, but continued winds fueled growth
PLACER COUNTY - The fast-spreading Mosquito Fire burning in Placer and El Dorado counties has once again grown quickly overnight. The Mosquito Fire started Tuesday next to the Oxbow Reservoir in Placer County and has quickly spread in dense brush and steep terrain.
The fire is now estimated to be 46,587 acres in size on Monday, the same number it was on Sunday. It is now 10% contained. According to Cal Fire, there have been multiple data sources for the fire's perimeter. Due to smoky conditions, accurate measurement has been difficult. Firefighters have been banking on cooler temperatures and higher humidity to assist the battle.
An increase in winds on Saturday has continued the fire's spread to the north and northeast as firefighters have been working diligently to build control lines along the area of Foresthill Road and out in front of the head of the fire toward the north and northeast. A spot fire in the area of Chicken Hawk occurred Saturday and firefighters were able to contain that fire with the help of dozers and aircraft earlier today.The cause of the fire is With the increase in fire activity to the east of the communities of Foresthill, several more evacuation orders and warnings have been issued.
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