Pinecrest, CA…The fire laid down slightly through the night. As temperatures drop and humidity rises the fire is expected to be fuels driven less than wind driven so low fuel moistures and spotting will remain a concern. Structure protection continued ahead of the fire as it progressed slowly in an easterly direction at Kennedy Meadows and northeasterly out of Disaster Creek. Firefighters are making headway in an effort to protect Bennett Juniper by cutting hand and dozer line across Eagle Drainage. Mop up and hazard tree removal will continue in green pockets between structures along Hwy 108. Wildland use modules will continue working on the south-side of Spicer Reservoir in Carson-Iceberg Wilderness.

RECREATION RESIDENCE AND FACILITY UPDATE: Initial fire assessments have been completed for all recreation residence tracts along the108 corridor. All permittees have been contacted regarding the condition of their cabin/resort. The main store and lodge of the Dardanelle Resort, 14 of 16 cabins in the Wagner Tract, 36 of 57 cabins in the Brightman Tract, 2 of 2 cabins in the Buena Vista Tract, and 1 of 10 cabins in the Bone Springs Tract have been destroyed by the fire. No structures have been reported lost at Baker Station, Brightman Ranger Station, and cabins in Riverside, Cedar Grove, Deadman, Baker, East and West Douglas, and Twin Buttes Tracts. Firefighters continue to patrol and protect structures within the fire perimeter, and risk is still present from both fire and hazardous trees. Forest Service is contacting permittees as soon as more information becomes available.

Mandatory Evacuations: Still in effect along Highway 108 from Eagle Meadow Road to Kennedy Meadows (all residences and campgrounds) as well as all along Eagle Meadow Road (5N01) and the Clark Fork Road area. No new mandatory evacuations have been ordered.

Advisory Evacuation: Mill Creek area was put into effect on August 8th.

Public Meeting: There will be a community meeting to provide update on the fire. It will be held on August 13, 2018 from 5pm to 6:30pm in the Fellowship Hall at the Word of Life Church located at 24630 Mi Mi-Wuk, CA 95346.

Safety Note: With the increase in fire equipment and traffic around the Pinecrest area, the public is reminded to drive with extra caution. For those with respiratory issues, the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) recommend using a tight-fitting N95 or P100 respirator to protect yourself from wildfire smoke.

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For more information on the fire please go to https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/6092/

Fire Information Line: (209) 536-5388 donnellfirestf1918@gmail.com

LOCATION: Stanislaus National Forest DATE STARTED: August 1, 2018

ACRES: 27,769 PERCENT CONTAINED: 20%

STRUCTURES THREATENED: 220 STRUCTURES DESTROYED: 54

INJURIES/ACCIDENTS: 0 MINOR STRUCTURES DESTROYED: 81

TOTAL PERSONNEL: 739

Fire Resources include: 10 Hand Crews, 5 Helicopters, 47 Engines, 5 Dozers, 9 Water Tenders

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