Line around nearly two-thirds of East Fork Fire

With a line around nearly two-thirds of the East Fork Fire and a few smoke plumes puffing within its perimeter, firefighters will begin to demobilize.

“With the increase in the amount of containment on the fire, staffing has been reduced and will continue to decrease over the next few days,” U.S. Forest Service Information Officer Kerry Greene said Tuesday evening.

The fire generated a little bit of smoke inside the containment lines on Tuesday but has otherwise been quiet since Monday.

Incident Commander Stacey Saucedo thanked Eastern Alpine Fire and Rescue, Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, California Highway Patrol, Dianna’s Starlight Lodge, Douglas County Communications and the East Fork Fire Protection District on Monday.

“With the lightning activity and potential for human caused fires, we will continue to work together and share resources across the Sierra Front to help all agencies be safe and efficient in their firefighting activities,” he said. “Thank you all for your efforts and support.”

Firefighters and equipment will be present in the area of Horseshoe Bend on the East Fork of the Carson River, until the fire is declared controlled.