Eureka firefighters Justin Pilkington and Sam Westlin work along the edge of the Callahan Fire on Sept. 22. Pilkington worked a hose while Westlin used a rogue hoe to mop up the smoldering fire.
Will Langhorne/The Western News
September 25, 2020
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Callahan Fire 72 percent contained
As containment of the Callahan Fire continues, a Type III incident management team has taken over suppression efforts.
COVID-19 complicates wildfire response
As they continue to battle the Callahan Fire, officials are managing hundreds of firefighters and dozens of pieces of machinery drawn from multiple states. While challenging under any circumstances, coordinating these resources in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic has created unique administrative headaches.