Butte Fire now 4000 acres

Smoke lays over Bear Mountain, just above
Angels Camp, from the Butte Fire in
Mokelumne Hill

   The Amador District PIO has just put out new numbers on the Butte Fire. It is now over 4000 acres and they have lowered their containment to 20%.

   He stated that during the night, the air remained dry and the fire progressed in all directions. Air support should begin at daylight.