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Two Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS ) or drones have been assisting ground personnel during firing operations. The UAS are utilized to reach interior areas more readily than crews.
Union Interagency Hotshot crew arrived on the Little Yamsay Fire to bring firefighting expertise in the effort to complete firing operations on this naturally-ignited wildfire being managed for forest health and fuels reduction.
In order to reduce fuels along control lines, a chipping crew has been brought to the Little Yamsay Fire. Their work helps clean up roadside debris.
A column from firing operations was observed May 3, 2024 on the Little Yamsay Fire. There are three identified phases to systematically burn for forest health and fuels reduction.
Morning briefing on the Little Yasmsay Fire has been below freezing. Wildland firefighters work in all conditions nature throws at them.