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Current Situation: The Tiger Creek Fire is currently 611 acres, seven percent contained with 341 firefighting resources assigned. Poor overnight relative humidity recoveries in the mid-elevations continue to plague firefighting efforts exacerbated by lower-than-normal relative humidity during the day. Aviation assets located a 50 x 50-foot spot fire east of the 65 road and were able to immediately drop water on it allowing crews the opportunity to contain it.

Current Situation: The Tiger Creek Fire is currently 475 acres and five percent contained. California Complex Incident Management Team 15, under the leadership of Incident Commander Tom Clemo, has assumed command of the Tiger Creek Fire. Firefighters continue to make good progress constructing handline paying special attention to minimize firefighting impacts on the watershed. Throughout the days crews will continue reinforcing that line while also beginning mop-up operations where appropriate.

The Tiger Creek Fire saw some growth today due to higher winds. Size at approximately 475 acres with moderate fire activity. Fire crews are continuing to work from an established anchor point on the fire and create containment line where it is feasible. Aircraft continue to be used to limit fire spread and spot fire growth in the Mill Creek Watershed. Halting the growth, active suppression of this fire and public safety will continue to be a priority task for fire crews, while limiting environmental impacts to the watershed.