Firefighters continue to make steady progress on the Elephant Fire, with containment increasing to 77% as crews strengthen and secure containment lines around the incident.
The fire has shown significant improvement in recent days as firefighters continue mop-up operations and work to eliminate remaining hot spots. Officials credited the increased containment to the ongoing efforts of fire crews working across the fire area.
The Elephant Fire is burning on the Tahoe National Forest near the Sierra-Plumas county line. Incident managers continue to monitor conditions as suppression efforts move toward full containment.
Officials thanked firefighters for their continued work on the incident and reminded the public to stay informed through official fire updates.
