Fire Chief John Tripp just gave an optimistic view of the fire and said it is much higher than 35 percent contained. They don't have a number yet, but said there is an area along Crest Road on the north of the fire that remains a concern.
"We are not out of the woods yet, he said, adding there is still a threat.
Helicopters all night were dropping 300 gallons or more of water. It was key.
Six homes had some damage, but it was considered minor as fire got close to backs of homes.
A gazebo was destroyed.
Containment area is being assessed.
About 100 acres burned.
Sheriff's Sgt, Brenda Parker said deputies are maintaining security around neighborhoods.
RPV Mayor Larry Clark thanked firefighters and deputies on behalf of the 42,000 residents of his city.
"To have the kind of response we had last night with water dropping helicopters all night long really presetrved our community," he said.
"We are not out of the woods yet, he said, adding there is still a threat.
Helicopters all night were dropping 300 gallons or more of water. It was key.
Six homes had some damage, but it was considered minor as fire got close to backs of homes.
A gazebo was destroyed.
Containment area is being assessed.
About 100 acres burned.
Sheriff's Sgt, Brenda Parker said deputies are maintaining security around neighborhoods.
RPV Mayor Larry Clark thanked firefighters and deputies on behalf of the 42,000 residents of his city.
"To have the kind of response we had last night with water dropping helicopters all night long really presetrved our community," he said.
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