(County Strike Team to another California fire)…Sunday afternoon the Team left for San Luis Obispo.

They will assist in the Whale Fire. At last report, the fire had burned about 210 acres and was 35 percent contained. The Strike Team consists of 4 engines and crew from around the County, El Centro, Holville, County Fire, Calipatria State Prison and a fifth engine and five man crew from Cuckawalla State Prison. The Strike Team will remain in San Luis Obispo for one to two weeks before rotating out, if the fire lasts that long.