Cook Fire

  • 100% Contained
  • 158 Acres
  • 1 County: Yuba
Last Updated
06/22/2015 11:45 AM
Date Started
06/18/2015 1:07 PM
Date Contained
06/22/2015 11:45 AM
Location Information
UC Field Station, Scott Forbes Road
Latitude / Longitude
[39.2688,-121.26471]
Admin Unit
CAL FIRE Nevada-Yuba-Placer Unit
Cause
CAL FIRE Live Fire Training Activity
Reports
Prior status reports

Resources Assigned

  • 250
    Personnel
  • 4
    Helicopters
  • 25
    Engines
  • 9
    Dozers
  • 11
    Crews
  • 5
    Air Tankers

Numerous firefighting air tankers from throughout the State are flying fire suppression missions as conditions allow.

Status Update

Situation Summary


June 18, 2015 CAL FIRE was conducting a critical training class for fire fighters in the use of low water fire suppression operations at the U.C. Berkeley Field Station, Yuba County. This training included the use of live fire for crews to train on fire fighting tactics. The original prescribed burn area was set at 212 acres in size. The fire is currently holding at approximately 180 acres within the burn area.

CAL FIRE personnel aggressively engaged the spot fires within the burn area using engines, dozers, hand crews and aircraft. The fire is currently holding at approximately 180 acres. Drought conditions will continue to influence fire behavior throughout the summer causing rapid aggressive fire activity. CAL FIRE reminds everyone to do their part and maintain a defensible space.

Damages and Destruction

Confirmed Damage to Property, Injuries, and Fatalities.

  • 3
    Injuries
    Confirmed Fire Personnel and Civilian Injuries

Agency Information

CAL FIRE Nevada-Yuba-Placer Unit

CAL FIRE

Yuba County Sheriff's Department

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CHP

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