Pencil Fire

  • 60% Contained
  • 396 Acres
  • 1 County: Modoc
Not a CAL FIRE Incident. Updates will be made as they become available.
Last Updated
07/25/2024 5:59 PM
Date Started
07/22/2024 2:16 PM
Location Information
Near McGinty Reservoir
Latitude / Longitude
[41.80078,-120.519727]
Admin Unit
U.S. Forest Service-Modoc National Forest
Incident Management Team
No team assigned
Cause
Under Investigation
Reports
Prior status reports

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Status Update

Situation Summary

PENCIL FIRE UPDATE 8:30 PM 7/22
The Pencil Fire is an estimated 500 acres, with 90% of the perimeter secured by dozer and retardant lines. All air resources involved in the fire suppression efforts have been released for the night. Fire crews will continue working overnight to build fire lines around the perimeter and to secure existing lines. This will be the final update for the evening. Tomorrow's updates for this incident can be found at
PENCIL FIRE UPDATE 6 :00 PM 7/22
Multiple engines, crews, overhead personnel, and fire suppression aircraft are on the scene. Firefighters are actively working to contain the 200-acre Pencil fire, with ongoing suppression efforts through the night. Smoke will be visible from the highway.
UPDATE 3:50 PM 7/22
The Pencil fire is now estimated at 25 acres with a moderate rate of spread (ROS) in grass and isolated timber. Fire resources are currently making their way into the incident.