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Deep Fire Update August 21, 2023
Deep Fire
Publication Type: News 08/22/2023
CURRENT SITUATION
The Deep Fire is mapped at 3,662 acres and is 0% contained.
A community meeting will be held tonight, August 21, 2023, at the Veteran's Memorial Hall in Weaverville, Ca at 7:00 p.m.
Crews remaining on scene saw fire behavior moderate yesterday as relative humidity remained high. Protection of the private property and infrastructure, including the Van Matre inholding, the Trinity Alps Resort, Bridge Camp Campground, private timberlands and the trail bridges remains the highest priority for firefighters. Structures have been prepared, and sprinklers and hoses have been placed to protect structures should fire advance through the area. Sprinklers are being left on when firefighters are not present, and crews are ready and available to defend the area if needed. At the same time, dozers are working toward the edge of the Wilderness to stop southeastern spread and contingency lines are being constructed should primary plans not be viable.
The greatest challenge to firefighters yesterday was the continued effects of rollout and embers from burning snags crossing the Stuart Fork on the western side of the fire. Crews continue to locate and extinguish small spots and slopovers, and they have so far been successful at holding the line at Stuart Fork.
The northern edge of the fire remains hung up at Little Salt Creek, and the eastern edge is moving slowly toward the considerable high-elevation rock outcropping which characterizes that edge of the fire.
WEATHER
Hurricane Hilary may bring increased winds through the fire area in advance of the coming storm. Considerable precipitation may impact the fire, and managers are making plans to keep firefighters on the hill safe should the area being impacted by wind, falling trees, or unstable soil.
ROAD CLOSURES
There are currently no road closures associated with the Deep Fire. For information on roads in the area, visit https://dot.ca.gov/
FOREST CLOSURES
There is a forest closure associated with the Deep Fire. For current information on forest closures, visit https://www.fs.usda.gov/stnf
EVACUATION UPDATES
For the latest evacuation information from the Trinity County Sheriff’s Department: https://www.facebook.com/people/Trinity-County-Sheriffs-Office/100064589806351/
For information on evacuation resources from the Trinity County Office of Emergency Services: https://www.trinitycounty.org/OES
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