PA wildfire being fought with a helicopter. Along the Appalachian Trail in the Lehigh Gap. Below is the most recent press release.

“PRESS RELEASE”
Gap Fire November 4, 2024
Total Acres - 577
% Containment - 25
Total Personnel - 124

Today’s fire activity posed some challenges to on-site resources. All personnel on the top along the Appalachian Trail were able to hold the forward spread from crossing the ridge to the north. Along with this, crews also were able to currently hault spread toward the east above Timberline Road. There will still be many days of hard work securing the perimeter and extinguishing hotspots. Due to the risk of the general public, we would ask the residence and recreationalists to avoid the fire area as it is still receiving diligent work, and poses risk with hotspots and falling trees. It appears the threat to residences off of Timberline Road is lessened greatly. People will still see glowing trees and pockets of interior activity. Smoke will still be present for the foreseeable future. Personnel shall remain on-site working and monitoring conditions.

PA - BOF IMT
Jeremy Hamilton
Incident Commander

*end of press release**


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