Bully Fire (CA) Grows to 11,700 Acres

The Bully Fire grew by 500 acres overnight, to a total of 11,700 acres as of Friday morning.  Containment remained unchanged at 51 percent, reports krcrtv.com (http://bit.ly/1n3ploO)

Most of the fire’s growth was inside the fire perimeter.  Eighteen structures have been destroyed and 68 others are still threatened.

A man’s body was discovered Wednesday near Yolla Bolly and Platina Roads.  Officials are still trying to identify the victim.

CAL FIRE said the fire continued to grow with fire behavior being influenced by overnight weather conditions. Steep rugged terrain has continued to be a challenge for firefighters constructing containment lines.

In spite of the harsh conditions, firefighters made significant progress on all areas of the fire. Fire suppression and repair has begun and will be ongoing.

 

Frank Ricci, PJ Norwood, Samuel Pena, and Otto Drozd

Humpday Hangout: From Command to Community

Hosts Frank Ricci and P.J. Norwood are joined by guests Sam Peña and Otto Drozd to explore several critical issues facing the fire service today.

Joplin (MO) Firefighter Hospitalized Following Medical Emergency at Training Exercise

A Joplin firefighter has been hospitalized in critical but stable condition after suffering a medical emergency at 10 a.m. Tuesday.