(Valley Fire)...Cal Fire issued an update Friday morning.
They say the fire near Alpine is now 39 percent contained. It has burned 17,665 acres. The fire started September 5th. It was sparked by a tractor fire near Japatul. Two people have been injured in the fire. The extent of those injuries have not been released. The fire has destroyed 51 structures, both residential and commercial. 11 structures have been damaged. Officials say dry brush and a dry airmass could potentially result in fire growth on portions of the fire. Evacuation orders remain and evacuation warnings have increased. Several roads also remain closed. There are currently 8 helicopters, 96 engines, 6 dozers and 15 water tenders working the fire.