According to federal data recently released, a Creek Fire that has been burning in a national forest and around the community of Esterbrook has gone from being contained at 38% to being contained at 73%, as of July 14.
The report released Thursday morning stated that “rain fell on much of the fire area overnight” which has reduced the fire significantly. “Today, firefighters will focus efforts on the uncontained northwest edge, near Horseshoe Creek. Other crews will continue work farther inside the fire’s edge, mopping up hot spots.”
With the fire becoming more contained, the number of firefighters and other personnel assigned to this incident has reduced, and will likely continue to reduce over the next few days.
An update released Friday stated that with the fire becoming more manageable, it “will be turned over to a type-4 incident management team. Members of that team are shadowing the current team today, working toward a smooth transition.” A type-4 incident management team “is a local/regional incident management team with the capability to manage a fire as the complexity decreases.”
According to reports, the fire has spanned about 600 acres, and was apparently caused by lightning.
Esterbrook Road hasreopened between Mile Marker 32 and the Albany/Converse County line.
Drivers are encouraged to drive with caution, as fire engines and heavy equipment continue to use it for operations related to the fire.
