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River Complex Fire Complex morning update 08.07.2021
River Complex 2021
Publication Type: News 08/08/2021
CORRECTION River Complex The morning update for the River Complex erroneously stated that Sawyers Bar is under an Evacuation Order. Be advised that Sawyers Bar currently remains under an Evacuation WARNING, not an Order.
For the most current and accurate evacuation information for Siskiyou County, go to https://arcg.is/1nnHKm0.
Fire behavior has been mostly low to moderate backing off the ridges into the South, Middle and North Forks of the Salmon River. The Haypress Fire grew by approximately 1,009 acres for total acreage of 14,509. The Summer Fire grew approximately 882 acres from the previous day for total acreage of 7,493. The Cronan Fire is currently 1,082 acres. Total acreage for the complex is 23,085 acres with 3% containment.
The complex consists of 10 active fires. Of the active fires, 3 fires have been contained and are in patrol status. Most of the active fires are ½ to 20 acres. Crews will continue to construct direct and indirect line, combined with firing operations to contain the larger fires.
Warmer and drier conditions developed over the River Complex on Friday. The warmer and drier conditions will persist into the weekend.
Evacuation orders: Siskiyou County has issued evacuation orders for the communities of Cecilville, Summerville, and Petersburg. An evacuation order means there is immediate threat to life and is a lawful order to leave now. The area is closed to public access.
Road closures: The Callahan-Cecilville Road is closed from approximately 1 mile west of the community of Callahan to Cecilville.
Priorities remain protection of identified values at risk within the complex and all fires are planned for full suppression.
Resources:
335 personnel
6 hand crews
3 helicopters
20 engines
3 dozers
1 water tender
Additional personnel and equipment have been requested, although numerous fires in the area and across the country are limiting available resources.
A virtual community meeting on Facebook Live is scheduled for tonight August 7, 2021 at 5:00 pm on the Klamath National Forest’s Facebook page. If the public has questions prior to the Virtual Meeting tonight feel free to ask them via Klamath National Forest’s Facebook page prior to the meeting.