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Moderate fire growth occurred on the south flank of the Haypress Fire with most of the fire spread occurring in Big Bend Creek up to Adams Peak on the Klamath and Shasta-Trinity National Forest border. Infrared data shows the fire is backing downslope to the southwest near Summerville from a firing operation, and additional growth to the northeast into the west Coffee Creek Road area near the 09W05 trail. The west Coffee Creek Road area is a very dense continuous mixed conifer forest with no previously recorded fire history. The Summer fire had limited growth to the north west, while the Cronan showed some backing fire to the south west.

Yesterday: A new fire was added to the complex yesterday. The Pierce Fire currently has 15 smoke jumpers taking suppression action. The fire is less than 2 acres currently.

Today:

• Contain fire to the south side of the Cecilville/Callahan Road on the north side of the Haypress
• Continue mop up and patrol of existing control lines, monitor for spot fires and slop-overs on all River Complex fires
• Conduct firing operations where feasible to strengthen containment lines and remove available fuels for the fire to consume
• Continue direct and indirect line construction and firing operations on the north side of the Summer and the south side of the Haypress to keep the fire from progressing towards communities
• All fires within the River Complex are being managed under a full suppression tactics plan

Fire Behavior: Observed fire behavior included group tree torching and moderate duration crown fire runs in extremely dry fuels and vegetation in steep terrain. Crews on the ground reported moderate fire activity overnight Saturday into Sunday morning.

Weather: Hot, dry, and continued unstable conditions persist Sunday, resulting in a near-critical fire weather environment. The most critical weather concern of the day will be smoke and its impact on heating and drying. It is expected that many areas will remain blanketed in smoke, with little relief expected today. These areas are expected to stay cooler and more humid under the influence of the smoke. Some thinning of the of the upper drift smoke is expected in the late afternoon. The thinning of smoke, coupled with increased ventilation could result in an uptick in winds along with warming and drying this afternoon. Expect stronger winds on the ridgetops ahead of a weak weather system.

Fire Statistics:

• Total complex 41,031 acres (1681 acres growth) 10% Containment
• Haypress Fire: 26,845 acres (1,283 acres growth) 3% Contained
• Summer Fire: 12,201 acres (355 acres growth) 2% Contained
• Cronan Fire: 1,948 acres (43 acres growth) 3% Contained
• Multiple other smaller fires make up the total complex acres with a total of 2% containment. All other fires are either out or in patrol status.

Evacuations:

• Evacuation Order: Cecilville, Summerville, Petersburg, and Coffee Creek Road past Sugar Pine Trailhead in Trinity County.
• Evacuation Warning: Sawyers Bar

Siskiyou County Evacuation Map (with Trinity County, Coffee Creek area): https://arcg.is/1SazPz

An evacuation order means there is immediate threat to life and is a lawful order to leave immediately. The area is closed to public access. An evacuation warning means there is a potential threat to life and/or property. Those who require additional time to evacuate, and those with pets and livestock should leave now.

Road Closures:

• The Callahan-Cecilville Road is closed from approximately one mile west of the community of Callahan to Cecilville.
• The Sawyers Bar Road is closed from Forks of Salmon to Forest Road 40N51.
• Trinity County has closed Coffee Creek Road west of Sugar Pine Trailhead.

Forest Closures:

• The Shasta-Trinity, Klamath and Six Rivers National Forests have issued an order closing the Trinity Alps Wilderness through November 15, 2021. Trails and recreational areas are all closed.
• The Klamath and Six Rivers National Forests have closed the Marble Mountain and Russian Wildernesses and the forest within the Salmon/Scott River Ranger District. All roads, trails and recreation areas are closed to the public through September 15, 2021.

Resources:

• 653 Personnel
• 12 Hand Crews
• 5 Helicopters
• 33 Engines
• 8 Dozers
• 5 Water Tenders
• 2 Masticators

Smoke Report: https://wildlandfiresmoke.net/outlooks/NorthernCalifornia

For additional information, call the River Complex Fire information line at (707) 596-6075 

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