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.

Parker 2 Fire
Parker 2 Fire on August 3, 2017
Date(s)
  • 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.

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. ^ a b c d "Parker 2 Fire". Parker 2 Fire. United States Forest Service. Archived from the original on 30 August 2017. Retrieved 4 September 2017.
  2. ^ "New emergency fire closures on the Modoc National Forest". Mount Shasta Herald. Retrieved 5 September 2017.