Since its discovery, the Shoe Fire has burned 3,559 acres, with 485 firefighters currently containing just 7%. Human activity is suspected as the ignition source.
Cal Fire has deployed 17 engines, three water tenders, seven dozers, and eight hand crews. Numerous firefighting air tankers are conducting fire suppression missions as conditions allow.
The southern and eastern fire fronts, especially in the Beartrap Creek area, are seeing increased fire behavior, thus necessitating focused efforts from firefighters and equipment.
Firefighters report successful operations using dozer lines for containment, despite challenges regarding road access limiting dozer capabilities on the southern and eastern flanks.
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