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Initial location: Auberry Road x Summit Mountain Road, Fresno County, Calif.
Rifle Fire initially started today at 4:51 p.m. in Fresno County.
At present, there is no information available on the containment of the fire.
The fire will be fought by four engines, two water tenders, one dozer and two hand crews. According to Cal Fire, "Numerous firefighting air tankers from throughout the State are flying fire suppression missions as conditions allow."
Forward Progress has been stopped at 14 acres. Crews will remain at scene for the next couple of hours working on full containment.
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