The Hog and Gold fires combined have burned more than 28,000 acres in Lassen County. Almost 4,000 fire personnel are helping to battle the blazes.
earlier in the week have been released, LaRusso said. More than 1,300 personnel from throughout the state are continuing to battle the blaze, he said.
“Our aircraft are trying to get up in the air early in the morning and do as many retardant drops parallel to the fire to pitch it down,” LaRusso said.Meanwhile, the Hog fire, burning about five miles west of Susanville, has burned about 9,540 acres and was 38% contained as of Friday morning, said Cal Fire spokeswoman Cecile Juliette. The fire, currently at 9,540 acres, has been 38% contained, up from 35% on Thursday night, she said.
“Warm weather and dry conditions may increase the risk of fire activity in the areas that are already smoldering,” she said.
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