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East Evans Creek Fire

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Fire Status

Updated: August 6, 2026

Acres: 15,580
Containment: 98%

Evacuations: All evacuation notices have been canceled.

Road Closures: All fire-related road closures have been lifted.

Current Activity: Light interior smoke may continue as isolated heavy fuels smolder within the established perimeter.

Mop-Up: Crews continue searching for hidden heat. Infrared mapping identified several hotspots near Dry Creek within the 300-foot mop-up zone, which firefighters extinguished.

Suppression Repair: Hose and equipment are being removed from secured areas. Chippers continue processing brush and small trees cut during suppression operations.

Resources: Non-local resources have been releaswed.

Weather: Warm and dry, with temperatures near 90 degrees, low humidity, and gusty afternoon breezes.

Cause: Vehicle crash into a power pole; the cause of the crash remains under investigation.

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