Cave Fire 90 Percent Contained, Highway 154 Open
County Firefighters work the San Antonio Creek Trailhead during the Cave fire. (November 25, 2019) | Credit: Paul Wellman
According to the most recent information available from county
fire authorities, the Cave Fire is now 90 percent contained. The fire, which was
being fought by more than 600 firefighters at its peak, now has 54 personnel assigned
to monitor the situation and continue working to fully contain the fire. Authorities
expect to reach 100 percent containment by Wednesday, December 4.
Highway 154 was reopened in both directions on Sunday night after
remaining closed for several days. One-way traffic control is in effect Monday,
8 a.m.-6 p.m., as repair work is done on the guard rails, which suffered damage
during the fire.
