Humboldt County, California · Wildfire
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The Mile Post Fire is a wildfire near Humboldt County, California. It has burned about 104 acres (about 79 football fields). Crews have it fully contained, with a line all the way around it. It was first reported 11 days ago. About 134 people are on it, run by a Type 3 Team.
The size and containment above are current as of Saturday, July 18th at 3:28 p.m. CDT.
No forecast is available for this fire's location right now.
About 134 people are assigned to this fire, run by a Type 3 Team. The government rates it a Type 3 Incident. About $2 million has been spent on it so far.
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