Rumsey Canyon fires increase to 3,500 acres

By Elizabeth Larson | Sept. 6, 2012

NORTHERN CALIFORNIA – Two fires burning four miles apart in Colusa County grew by several hundred more acres on Wednesday.

The 16 Complex, located off of Highway 16 in the Rumsey Canyon area, had burned 3,500 acres by Wednesday night, with 10 percent containment, Cal Fire reported.

Officials said an evacuation warning remained in effect for the Cortina Rancheria area, and Highway remained closed from the junction with Highway 20 to seven miles east of the Colusa/Yolo County line.

Approximately 1,516 firefighting personnel, 173 engines, 34 fire crews, three helicopters, 18 bulldozers and three water tenders were assigned to the incident on Wednesday.

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