A local Type 3 organization assumed command of the Museum Fire at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, July 30, 2019.
The organization, led by Incident Commander Preston Mercer, will continue to prioritize the safety of firefighters and the public, protecting values at risk including homes, communication sites, and recreation and cultural resources, while providing support with planning and evaluation of post-fire watershed impacts.
As of Wednesday morning, the 1,961-acre Museum Fire is 82 percent contained and the cause is under investigation.
Resources assigned to the fire included seven hotshot crews, one Type 2 hand crew, four helicopters, nine engines and, three bulldozers.
Tuesday, the fire received rain into the afternoon, bringing much-needed moisture, but also pausing suppression repair efforts.