Murphys Fire Update

7-28-12 7:30 pm
134 acres 100% contained.

7-28-12 7:30 am Update:
134 acres 90% contained.
Expected containment today.

7-27-12 7:00 pm
134 acres 80% contained.
Expected containment 7-28-12.

CalFire press release re: Murphys Fire

Fire Burns Near Murphys

San Andreas – Firefighters continue to battle the Penn Fire, burning near Pennsylvania Gulch and Skunk Ranch Road just east of Murphy’s in Calaveras County, which is now reported at 200 acres and 15% contained.  Over 200 firefighters from CAL FIRE and surrounding fire agencies are currently fighting the fire.  Firefighters will continue to work throughout the night to contain the fire.  The Penn Fire was reported at 3:24 p.m. this afternoon.

Penn Fire Update (Murphys)

11:16 am 7-26-12
180 acres 15% contained.
263 personnel
20 engines
9 crews
4 air tankers
4 helicopters
4 dozers
5 water tenders
1 outbuilding destroyed
1 injury 12 homes threatened

9:13 pm 7-25-12
Currently the fire is at 175 acres 0% containment.
200 fire personnel.
20 engines
10 fire crews
4 air tankers
4 helicopters
4 dozers
5 water tenders
Roads are still expected to be open to residents within the hour.