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MP18 fire in NorCal balloons to 4,605 acres, containment slips to 5%
Summary by The San Francisco Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Olivia Hebert , as published by SFGate - Bay Area News
· August 14, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The MP18 fire is now burning across 4,605 acres.
A wildfire in Northern California has grown significantly in size. The MP18 fire is now burning across 4,605 acres. Containment of the fire has decreased to 5%.
The fire is located in Humboldt County, an area in Northern California. It started on August 7. For more information on the MP18 fire, including the latest updates and developments, readers can refer to the source.
Details on the fire's progression and containment efforts are available from SFGate, a local news source.
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Category: safety ·
Published: August 14, 2026 ·
Source: SFGate - Bay Area News ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? A wildfire in Northern California has grown significantly in size. The MP18 fire is now burning across 4,605 acres. Containment of the fire has decreased to 5%. The fire is located in Humboldt…
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