According to the latest update on the Ponderosa Fire (Aug. 24, 2012 at 8:25 AM), the fire has burned 28, 098 acres and is at 68% containment. Sixty-four residences and 20 outbuildings have been destroyed. Evacuations are still in place. Four people have been injured. The latest update on the fire from CAL FIRE may be found here.
KCRA coverage on Ponderosa Fire, August, 23, 2012
CA National Guard Helo bucket drop from above, Ponderosa Fire, KCRA (Aug. 20, 2012)
CAL FIRE S2-T's drop, Ponderosa Fire, (Aug. 20, 2012)
DC-10 T-910 drop, Ponderosa Fire (Aug 20, 2012)
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