Containment of Willow Fire increases to 73%
Los Padres National Forest Service
and last updated 2021-06-27 22:54:02-04
Firefighters have made significant progress on the Willow Fire burning near Big Sur.
As of Sunday, the Los Padres National Forest Service reported the fire is 73% contained and is holding at 2,877 acres.
#WillowFire 6/27/21Firefighters continue to extinguish hot spots & remain prepared to assist in initial attack on any new fire starts. Suppression repair continues along the contingency fire control lines (away from the fireâs edge) that were constructed earlier during the fire. pic.twitter.com/EQDQ0DehKm Los Padres NF (@LosPadresNF) June 27, 2021
Willow Fire near Big Sur burns 2,877 acres, 32% contained as of Saturday
Los Padres National Forest Service
and last updated 2021-06-26 19:30:17-04
Fire personnel are getting a better handle on the Willow Fire near Big Sur after days of navigating steep terrain.
On Saturday, the Los Padres National Forest Service said the Willow Fire has burned 2,877 acres and is 32% contained.
337 fire personnel have been working around the clock to increase containment and put out hot spots.
Fire officials said there s been minimal fire activity within the current footprint of the fire.
Small areas of heavier fuels continue to consume and pose only a minor threat to containment lines, authorities said.