Wildfire burns along Hwy. 200
map courtesy of CSKT Division of Fire
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News from CSKT Division of Fire
DIXON — A wildland fire burning five miles west of Dixon along Hwy. 200 was estimated at 468 acres and 60 percent contained as of Saturday, Sept. 7. Firefighters conducted a burnout to strengthen control lines on the northwest flank along Highway 200 and will continue building handline on the south flank while dozers continue establishing lines along the fire’s west flank.
Aviation resources support with water drops to cool hotspots and reduce spread of the Mile Marker 104 Fire. Engine crews will spray water to douse hot spots and prevent flare-ups. Crews will conduct mop up operations along the fire perimeter, systematically patrolling along a grid of 100 feet into the fire’s perimeter, to detect and extinguish any residual heat sources. The start of the fire is under investigation.
Mission Valley Power will be in the area replacing some power poles and we urge the public to slow down when driving in the fire area and please do not stop on the highway to take pictures. Fire equipment, firefighters, and MVP personnel will be along Highway 200. There are no closures or evacuations and no structures threatened as of press time Sept. 9.
