CAL FIRE’s Tuolumne-Calaveras Unit Chief Brian Kirk said “The
evacuation warning was a heads-up for area residents to be prepared to evacuate
because of the possibility for increased fire activity on the Graham Incident. This is a good sign that crews are continuing
to get the upper hand on this potentially dangerous fire. However, we all need to remember that not only
are we just now entering the most dangerous part of fire season, but that the
vegetation this year is extremely dry. Recent measurements by CAL FIRE indicate
that the fuel is as dry now as it normally is in late September or
October. Please make sure you have a minimum
of 100 feet of defensible space around your home, and be especially careful
with any outdoor activities that might start a wildfire.”
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