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The Canyon Fire is 100% contained.  Fire personnel will continue to patrol the area for the next few days.  Buchanan Road opens this morning at 9 am.  Please do not use the Westside Trail. Rolling rocks, other debris, and falling trees pose a hazard to the public. The estimated date of opening is August 21st. 

Due to more accurate mapping, the Canyon Fire's acreage has been reduced to 80 acres. Crews continue to improve and patrol containment lines while putting out hot spots that could allow the fire to cross the line. Repair to areas damaged by suppression efforts also continues. The steep terrain within the Tuolumne River Canyon, the southern exposure crews are working on, and the hot and dry weather are the most difficult challenges for firefighters.

Crews continue to put out hot spots and improve the containment lines. Repair work to areas damaged by the suppression efforts also continues.The steep terrain within the Tuolumne River Canyon, the southern exposure crews are working on, and the hot and dry weather continues to be the most difficult challenges for firefighters. 

Crews continue to improve and patrol containment lines while putting out hot spots that could allow the fire to cross the line. Repair to areas damaged by suppression efforts also continues.The steep terrain within the Tuolumne River Canyon, the southern exposure crews are working on, and the hot and dry weather are the most difficult challenges for firefighters. 

Crews continue to improve and patrol containment lines while putting out hot spots that could allow the fire to cross the line. Repair to areas damaged by suppression efforts also continues.The steep terrain within the Tuolumne River Canyon, the southern exposure crews are working on, and the hot and dry weather are the most difficult challenges for firefighters.

Crews continue to improve and patrol containment lines while putting out hot spots that could allow the fire to cross the line. Repair to areas damaged by suppression efforts also continues.The steep terrain within the Tuolumne River Canyon, the southern exposure crews are working on, and the hot dry weather are the most difficult challenges for firefighters.

Efforts to construct, strengthen, and mop up the fire line will continue today. Repair to areas damaged by suppression efforts will also be a focus for crews. The steep terrain within the Tuolumne River Canyon continues to be the most difficult challenge for firefighters.Temperatures are expected to cool slightly today and be in the upper 80's to low 90's. Winds will remain light throughout the day, gusting up to 10 mph.

Firefighters spent the day validating handlines and widening those needing additional work. Hose lays are also in place all around the perimeter of the fire. Crews began mopping up today, cooling hot spots and smoldering areas within 200 feet of the containment lines. In addition, suppression repair started today.The steep terrain within the Tuolumne River Canyon continues to be the most difficult challenge for firefighters.