How to resolve AdBlock issue? LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – The Jerusalem fire moved closer to full containment on Sunday, according to fire officials.
Cal Fire said Sunday night that containment of the fire, which began Aug. 9 in the Jerusalem Valley northeast of Middletown, had reached 85 percent.
The fire's total size on Sunday evening was reported at 25,156 acres, a growth of approximately 10 acres since Saturday night, based on Cal Fire's reports.
Cal Fire said it has completed its damage assessment on the incident, and concluded that a total of six residences and 21 outbuildings have been destroyed.
Three structures that previously were recorded as residences were confirmed to be hunting cabins, and so have now been counted under other minor structures such as outbuildings, the agency said.
All evacuation orders were lifted on Saturday, with Cal Fire reporting that no structures remain threatened.
Cal Fire said approximately 2,194 firefighters remained assigned to the incident on Sunday night, along with 121 engines, 64 hand crews, 21 dozers, 19 water tenders and 11 helicopters.
No injuries have been reported among the firefighters from dozens of agencies around the state, Cal Fire said.
Fire crews are continuing the effort to fully contain the incident while extinguishing all spots and monitoring the area inside the perimeter, according to Cal Fire.
Cal Fire asked the public to maintain a sense of awareness as firefighters are still working near the roadways.
The estimated date for full containment remains Friday, Aug. 21, according to Cal Fire's Sunday report.
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Jerusalem fire: Containment rises to 85 percent, damage assessments completed
- Elizabeth Larson
