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Friday, September 15, 2023

WEATHER: Hot and dry conditions persist today, with high temperatures slightly warmer than yesterday. A slow cooling and moistening trend will begin tomorrow as northwest winds develop through the afternoon. There is a slight chance (15%) of afternoon thunderstorms both tomorrow and Sunday.

FIRE BEHAVIOR: Backing and flanking fire movement with isolated torching will occur due to topography and changes in live fuel moisture, especially in areas of standing dead fuel. Firefighters will continue to monitor for heat and potential spotting. Brief winds in the afternoon may increase fire activity.

WEST SIDE OVERVIEW (ACRES/CONTAINMENT): Elliot (12,835 acres, 51%),

UFish (6,754 acres, 33%), Hancock (1,740 acres, 100%).

On the UFish Fire, the fire crossed the Titus Creek drainage in multiple areas, resulting in low-intensity burning due to heavy fuels and snags. Today, resources will focus efforts on securing Windy Pass. On the Elliot Fire, crews are monitoring the Dillon Creek area on the southwest perimeter, looking for areas of heat and reinforcing direct line around the fire. Resource Advisors continue to work with crews to determine and implement appropriate suppression repairs.

EAST SIDE OVERVIEW (ACRES/CONTAINMENT): Head (6,942 acres, 100%),

Townsend (81 acres, 100%), Den (294 acres, 100%), Scott (1,886 acres,

100%), Lake (200, acres, 100%), Kings (2 acres, 100%)

Suppression repair work was completed on the Scott Fire yesterday and continues today on the Head Fire. Hazard tree removal in the Scott Bar corridor and clean-up work along the Klamath River are ongoing. All fires on the east side of the Complex continue to be patrolled by infrared flights, as needed, to detect residual heat in the fire areas.

Due to fires on the Six Rivers Lighting Complex, the Happy Camp Complex, and additional fire activity occurring as far away as the Canadian region, increased smoke can be expected in Happy Camp, Seiad Valley, and surrounding communities. For more information on the Six Rivers Lightning Complex, go to http://www.linktr.ee/srffirepio.

EVACUATIONS: View current Siskiyou County evacuation orders and warnings by visiting https://community.zonehaven.com. Siskiyou County residents are encouraged to sign up for rapid emergency notifications using the CodeRED emergency alert system at: https://bit.ly/SiskiyouCodeRedEmergencyAlert.

CLOSURES AND DELAYS:

• One-way traffic control is possible on Highway 96, 11.7 miles east of Scott River Rd to 13.7 miles east of Scott River Rd and from 0.4 miles west of Scott River Rd to 2.2 miles east of Scott River Rd. Motorists can expect delays in this area. For more information: https://roads.dot.ca.gov/.
• Two closure orders have been implemented in the Klamath National Forest. Find more information at https://bit.ly/KlamathNFAlertsNotices.
• As hunting season begins, please be aware of area closures within national forests. Contact local Forest Service offices for specific information.