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Fire behavior overnight on the River Complex was active with a significant increase in growth on the two largest fires. The Haypress Fire grew by approximately 1,978 acres for total acreage of 13,500. The Summer Fire grew approximately 1,881 acres from the previous day for total acreage of 6,611. The Cronan Fire is currently 662 acres. Total acreage for the complex is 20,783 acres with 3% containment.

The complex consists of 14 known active fires. Of the known fires, 3 fires have been contained and are in patrol status. Most of the active fires are ½ to 20 acres. Active rates of spread and fire activity were reported due to predicted south winds.

A mostly dry front is expected to pass through the region late Saturday into Sunday. Then hot and dry conditions return under upper-level ridging next week.

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 Saturday 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, they may ask them via Klamath National Forest’s Facebook page.

For additional information, call the River Complex Fire information line at (925) 588-6706