VALLECITO LIGHTNING FIRES NOW 90% CONTAINED

Higher humidity and cooler temperatures are aiding firefighters, Cal Fire reports. The Vallecito Lightning Complex is now 22,828 acres and 90% contained. The suppression costs are up to $6,400,000 and firefighters still have a mile of containment line to construct. There have been a total of 4 injuries to firefighters.

As of  this evening, all roads in the fire area have been opened and all evacuation orders have been lifted.

The Wilson Fire is 11,669 acres and 90% contained. The Stewart Fire is 10,632 acres and 95% contained.

 Fire spread has ceased and lines are holding. Firing operations were successful. No further appreciable acreage increases are expected. Mop up and patrol operations will continue over night. Heavy demobilization of resources is expected.