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Barnes Fire

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Unit Information

225 W. 8th St 
Alturas, 
96101 
225 W. 8th St 
Alturas, 
96101 

Incident Contacts

Barnes Fire Information
Email: modocfireinformation@gmail.com
Phone: 530-629-6101
Hours: M-Sun 7 AM-10PM

This incident is no longer being updated.

Fire resources continue with suppression repair activities on the Barnes Fire. Hazard tree mitigation continues to reduce the risks of hazard trees to firefighters and the public. Dozers and other heavy equipment will repair roads and trails to limit erosion and improve access. The incident is remaining in its  current footprint with 5,843 acres buned and 99% contained. Critical fire weather is expected over the incident area in the coming days, however this will be our final update unless significant changes occur on the incident. 

Basic Information
Current as of Thu, 10/13/2022 - 11:57
Incident Type Wildfire
Cause Lightning
Date of Origin
Location 2 Miles East of Willow Ranch, CA and 2 miles West of Ft Bidwell, CA
Incident Commander BC 42
Coordinates 41° 53' 23'' Latitude
-120° 17'
59
'' Longitude
Current Situation
Total Personnel: 25
Size 5,843 Acres
Percent of Perimeter Contained 99%
Fuels Involved

Timber, Brush, Litter and Understory

Significant Events

Minimal fire activity today. Rain occurred over the fire area. High humidities and fuel moistures are
limiting smoke production. Stump holes and heavy downed material continue to hold pockets of heat

Outlook
Planned Actions

Suppression repair activities continue on the Barnes Fire. Hazard tree mitigation continues to reduce
the risks of hazard trees to firefighters and the public. Dozers and other heavy equipment will repair
roads and trails to limit erosion and improve access.

Projected Incident Activity

12 hours: The fire is expected to remain in its current footprint.
24 hours: The fire is expected to remain in its current footprint.
48 hours: The fire is expected to remain in its current footprint.
72 hours: The fire is expected to remain in its current footprint.

Current Weather
Weather Concerns

Moderate temperatures and humidities were observed on the fire
today. High temperatures reached the upper 70s with humidities in
the upper teens.
On Monday, expect clear skies, temperatures in the upper 70s and
minimum humidities around 15% with SW winds 5-10 mph with
gusts to 16 mph.