(Imperial County Task Force has been reassigned)...They had been sent to assist in the El Dorado fire.

That was on September 5th. Sunday night, County Fire Chief Alfredo Estrada said the Task Force had been reassigned. The Task Force consists of fire personnel from the Calexico, County, El Centro, Holtville, NAF and Yuma Fire Department. The Chief said they have been sent to assist in the Creek Fire. That fire has been burning since September 4th. At last report the fire was just 10 percent contained. According to the Cal Fire update Monday morning, the Creek fire has burned 212,744 acres in Fresno and Madera Counties. The fire has damaged 12 structures and destroyed 369 others. Injuries and fatalities have been reported, but no numbers have been released. The Imperial County Task Force will remain on scene until they are no longer needed. The current crew could be replaced by a fresh crew by the end of the week.