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Editor’s note: This is a changing situation and BenitoLink will provide updates as they become available. Last updated July 5 at 6:09 p.m.
According to Cal Fire the Airline Fire near Hwy 25 and Panoche Road is burning 1,295 acres with 100% containment as of 5:42 p.m. July 5.
The Fire was reported at 1:56 p.m. July 2 and is currently being fought with ground units including 25 personnel, three engines, one bulldozer and one water tender. On July 3 there were as many as four helicopters, 17 engines and 200 personnel at the scene.
One firefighter was injured but has been released from the hospital.
The cause of the ignition is still under investigation.
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