King Fire burning in interior, not spreading

The King Fire is at 94 percent containment.

Crews on Oct. 1 spent time suppressing isolated heat sources south of the Rubicon River on the west flank, but the acreage burned remains at 97,099. Full containment is expected Oct. 4.

Helicopters were on scene to stop further spread. The heat and dry weather is causing the interior to continue to burn. Crews are working to make sure roads are safe for the public. There are about 2,500 people still on the fire.

The Rubicon Jeep Trail, Wrights Lake, Desolation Wilderness and the east side of Ice House Road are open to the public.

The following recreation areas and roads remain closed to the public: lands west of Ice House Road, including Union Valley Reservoir; Stumpy Meadows, the Hell Hole Reservoir area, Sand Mountain Blvd, Peavine Road, and Eleven Pines Road.

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