Thursday, August 23, 2018

Carr Fire at one month!

   The Carr Fire was reported one month ago today, on July 23, 2018 around 1:15 PM, caused by a broken down vehicle at Hwy 299 and Carr Powerhouse Road.

   As of August 23, 2018 the fire has burned 229,651 acres, destroyed 1079 homes and damaged 190 others, destroyed 22 commercial buildings and damaged 16 others, destroyed 503 other structures and damaged 61 more.

   Containment is 91%. Three people have died, and unknown hundreds of wild animals and pets likely perished.

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