Parker 2 Fire
The Parker 2 Fire was a wildfire in the Modoc National Forest in Modoc County, California in the United States. The fire, which was reported on August 3, 2017, burned a total of 7,697 acres (31 km). It was fully contained by August 28. The cause for the fire was lightning.
Progression
The Parker 2 Fire was first reported on August 3 at 2:00 pm. The fire was started by lightning and was fueled by grass, brush and timber. As of August 4, the fire grew to 1,500 acres (6 km). As a result, the Parker Creek area of the Warner Mountains was closed.
The fire was contained, as of August 28, burning a total of 7,697 acres (31 km).
Effects
The Middle Fork Parker Creek Bridge was damaged by the fire. A temporary, portable bridge was provided by the Shasta-Trinity National Forest until a permanent solution is finalized.
References
- ^ "Parker 2 Fire". Parker 2 Fire. United States Forest Service. Archived from the original on 30 August 2017. Retrieved 4 September 2017.
- ^ "New emergency fire closures on the Modoc National Forest". Mount Shasta Herald. Retrieved 5 September 2017.
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