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Parker 2 Fire

Parker 2 Fire
Part of the 2017 California wildfires
Parker 2 Fire on August 3, 2017
Date
    • August 3, 2017 (2017-08-03)
    • August 28, 2017 (2017-08-28)
LocationModoc National Forest, California, United States
Coordinates41°27′58″N 120°19′16″W / 41.466°N 120.321°W / 41.466; -120.321
Statistics[1]
Burned area7,697 acres (31 km2)
Map
Parker 2 Fire is located in Northern California
Parker 2 Fire
Location of fire in California.

The Parker 2 Fire was a wildfire in the Modoc National Forest in Modoc County, California in the United States. The fire, which was reported on August 3, 2017, burned a total of 7,697 acres (31 km2). It was fully contained by August 28. The cause for the fire was lightning.

Progression

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The Parker 2 Fire was first reported on August 3 at 2:00 pm. The fire was started by lightning and was fueled by grass, brush and timber.[1] As of August 4, the fire grew to 1,500 acres (6 km2). As a result, the Parker Creek area of the Warner Mountains was closed.[2]

The fire was contained, as of August 28, burning a total of 7,697 acres (31 km2).[1]

Effects

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The Middle Fork Parker Creek Bridge was damaged by the fire. A temporary, portable bridge was provided by the Shasta-Trinity National Forest until a permanent solution is finalized.[1]

References

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  1. 1 2 3 4 "Parker 2 Fire". Parker 2 Fire. United States Forest Service. Archived from the original on August 30, 2017. Retrieved September 4, 2017.
  2. "New emergency fire closures on the Modoc National Forest". Mount Shasta Herald. Retrieved September 5, 2017.


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