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Cooler temperatures and higher humidity assisted with moderating some fire activity on the Mosquito Fire today, however an increase in winds has continued the fire’s spread to the north and northeast. Firefighters have been working diligently to build control lines along the area of Foresthill Road and out in front of the head of the fire toward the north and northeast. A spot fire in the area of Chicken Hawk occurred yesterday and firefighters were able to contain that fire with the help of dozers and aircraft today.

Crews are opening up previously used control lines from past fires to assist in their efforts. Firefighters have been making good progress on the southern edge of the fire using dozer and handlines. A large amount of resources have been working to hold the fire at Volcano Road as well as north of Quintette.

With the increase in fire activity to the east of the communities of Foresthill, several more Evacuation Orders and Warnings have been issued. More resources from throughout California continue to arrive to assist in the suppression efforts. Both fixed-wing and rotor-wing aircraft continue to assist ground crews as flying conditions allow.