(Imperial County Task Force)...They are now home. They got back Friday night.

The Task Force consisted of Firefighters and equipment from Calexico, The County, El Centro, Holtville, NAF and Yuma Fire Departments. They spent the last two weeks assisting in the Creek Fire, burning in Fresno and Madera Counties. The Task Force was originally sent to the Yucaipa Fire on September 5, and then reassigned to the Creek Fire. The original Task Force rotated out after a week at the Creek Fire, and fresh firefighters took over. At last report, the Creek Fire is now 48 percent contained. It has burned 322,089 acres in Fresno and Madera Counties. The fire has damaged 71 structures and destroyed 856 others. There have been 12 injuries reported as a result of the fire. There were no injuries ti the Imperial Valley Task Force.