What a difference a day makes. Yesterday morning we were reporting good news — that the Dotta and Sugar fires that make up the Beckwourth Complex hadn’t gained ground for the three days and they were 40 and 70 percent contained respectively. Resources were being deployed to other fires and evacuations were being lifted.
But all that changed when late yesterday afternoon the Sugar Fire, driven by wind, flared up and began burning in a northeasterly direction prompting the mandatory evacuation of Maddalena Road area. The fire grew approximately 1,875 acres overnight and is burning in a northeast direction toward Reconnaissance Peak. The Sugar Fire is now 2,365 acres and only 28 percent contained.
Yesterday’s day crew worked overnight, and this morning significant resources are being called in including hand crews, dozers, engines and water tenders. A structure protection group comprised of local fire departments and Cal Fire engines provided structure protection to residences around the Maddalena area all evening. No structures have been damaged or impacted.
Today’s weather is expected to be more cooperative with minimal winds and residents should expect to see a steady stream of air tankers and helicopters flying retardant and water. Some crews and other equipment from the Dotta Fire will be moved to support the Sugar Fire. Fuels within the interior of the Dotta Fire will continue to smolder and burn themselves out. The Dotta Fire remains 670 acres and 40 percent contained.
A mandatory evacuation remains in effect from Beckwourth-Genesee Road to Harrison Ranch Road. An evacuation center has been established at the Portola Baptist Church at 171 Gulling St in Portola. An additional evacuation advisory is in effect for Dixie Valley and Frenchman Cove.
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