Stone Fire covers over 35 square miles in Modoc County

MODOC COUNTY, Calif. – The Stone Fire burning in Modoc County, California has grown to over 22,000 acres.

On August 20, the U.S. Forest Service said the fire has remained active. A red flag warning is in effect, and the fire is expected to be more active as over 700 people try to contain it.

Crews are said to have made progress along the edge of the Stone Fire, preventing the flames from reaching structures. Firefighters will spend Monday trying to improve and hold lines constructed along Highway 299 and County Road 85 to County Road 91. The fire has not crossed Highway 299.

Mandatory evacuation orders remain in effect for the following areas:

  • West side of Highway 139 from Ambrose to Canby north of 299, including County Roads 214 and 215.
  • County Road 84, west of Highway 299, County Road 85, and east of the fire’s edge, and the north side of Highway 299 between County Roads 84 and 85.

Road closures consist of County Road 84 from Bushy Ranch to Canby and County Road 85.

A public meeting will be held on August 20 at the Canby Community Hall at 4:00 p.m.

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