Access to the Middle Fork of the American River From Oxbow Reservoir put in to Ruck-A-Chucky take out was closed Friday to protect firefighter and public safety, due to the continued growth of the Trailhead Fire.<\/p>\n
The fire near Foresthill, in Placer and El Dorado counties, was up to 2,151 acres with 12 percent containment being reported Friday.<\/p>\n
As of 7 a.m. Friday, no structures had been damaged or destroyed; all evacuations were still in effect.<\/p>\n
Nearly 2,000 firefighting personnel were battling the Trailhead Fire along the Middle Fork of the American River.<\/p>\n
At 5:30 p.m., a spokesperson from CalFire said there had been a shift on the eastern side of the fire, with a run up Jakey\u2019s Hill that was getting close to Volcanoville.<\/p>\n
<\/blockquote>\nSeveral dozer lines had been constructed and it was hoped that early diurnal winds down the hillside would keep the fire from reaching the Volcanoville area.<\/p>\n
Firefighters did use some firing on the southern side of the fire to try and burn out fuels, and have been holding the fire to the north at the Placer County Line.<\/p>\n
Crews were able to complete and strengthen lines overnight to prevent fire spread up Peachstone Gulch, and contingency lines are in place to protect the community of Todd Valley.<\/p>\n
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Access to the Middle Fork of the American River From Oxbow Reservoir put in to Ruck-A-Chucky take out was closed Friday to protect firefighter and public safety, due to the continued growth of the Trailhead Fire. The fire near Foresthill, in Placer and El Dorado counties, was up to 2,151 acres with 12 percent containment … Continue reading River access closed off due to Trailhead Fire<\/span>