2010-08-12 / Front Page

Converse Fire spreading at moderate rate

Photo by Al Golub--Golub Photo
A crew assembles its gear as a fire fighting helicopter passes overhead near the Converse Fire in Greeley Hill.Photo by Al Golub--Golub Photo A crew assembles its gear as a fire fighting helicopter passes overhead near the Converse Fire in Greeley Hill.The Converse Fire that erupted this morning in Greeley Hill has consumed 75 acres.

The fire is spreading through oak woodlands and native grasses into timber. Access into the origin of the fire is hampered by an impassable bridge.

Currently four hands crews, 14 engines, four bulldozers, four air tankers and two helicopters, along with 160 fire personnel are battling the blaze. Currently no structures are threated.

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