As of Monday, August 7, the containment line around the fire was nearly completed at 65 percent. There was no forward movement.
As fire crews worked, Travis Hinz, and his father Mike returned to what was left of their home on Thurman Rd.Travis wasn't home at the time of the fire, but his father was. Mike was rescued by his daughter, Callie Burton, and his son-in-law Billy."There was like fire on both side of the street. So we just found him and told him, let's go. Like we just had to hurry up. I wish I would have. I wish I would have grabbed more of his stuff, but I didn't.
Several homes in the area had very close calls. Tosca Cesaretti and Michelle Bussemey were among those who also had to make a quick escape. A crew returned to their property to stamp out hot spots. Utility crews were also busy Monday. Several power line poles that caught fire had to be replaced and lines reattached. With the recovery effort well underway, county officials are now looking ahead knowing that the fire threat is far from over.
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