Re: Wildfire threatening Laws Railroad Museum (LA Times article)

CalFire updated its webpage about the fire this evening (Tuesday the 20th) at 7:10. Here is a portion of its report:

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Acres Burned - Containment: 2,250 acres - 50% contained
Evacuations: The evacuation center has been closed down and is no longer necessary

Road Closures: Brockman Lane (north of HWY 395), 5 Bridges Road, Pleasant Valley Reservoir Road, Jean Blanc Road, and Dixon Lane (west of housing area towards Brockman).
Pleasant Valley Campground is closed. Escorts by Inyo Sheriff for emergency necessity only. Pit Campground is closed; however, escorts are available to retrieve belongings through BLM.

Total Fire Personnel: 400
Total Fire Engines: 50
Total Fire Crews: 20
Total Helicopters: 0
Total Dozers: 2
Long/Lat: -118.50235/37.40208
Conditions: No active fire activity, heavy mop-up for smoldering activity. Progress continued toward increasing containment.

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Brian Norden