The Chateau Fire is now 75% contained. The firing operations which went well last night allowed the crews to cool the area along the blackened line in Division B. Two crews of firefighters in Division E were able to shore up along the line in the northwest corner. Division J continued to work the northeast line, but pockets of heat concentration are still present in the interior. Mid-day, two Type II crews in Division X arrived to improve and secure line around structures. Northern portions of the fire got significant moisture in the form of rain and hail for at least 30 minutes around 6 pm. Aerial support responded to the Division requests for water drops throughout the day.
The size of the fire is estimated to be the same as yesterday, 1423 acres.
Chateau Fire Update




