Incident Update Pencil Fire

Date:
07/25/2024
Time:
12:07 PM

Incident Facts

Name
Pencil Fire
Start Date/Time
2024-07-22
Incident Status
Active
Location
Near McGinty Reservoir
Type
Wildfire
Cause
Under Investigation
Counties
Modoc
Administration Unit
U.S. Forest Service-Modoc National Forest
Unified Command Agency(s)
Size
396
Containment
25%
Structures Threatened
Structures Destroyed
Structures Damaged
Civilian Injuries
Firefighter Injuries
Civilian Fatalities
Firefighter Fatalities

Current Situation

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.