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Deep Fire Update August 22, 2023
Deep Fire
Publication Type: News 08/23/2023
CURRENT SITUATION
The Deep Fire is mapped at 3,823 acres and is 5% contained.
A community meeting will be held tomorrow night, August 23, 2023, at the IOOF Hall in Trinity Center, Ca at 7:00 p.m.
Precipitation from Hurricane Hilary impacted much of the fire yesterday, with the southern and eastern areas receiving as much as an inch of rain, and the northern area receiving less than half an inch. While this did impact fire behavior in the short-term, it did not put the fire out. Light, flashy fuels are expected to dry quickly, and larger fuels (large brush and trees) are showing moisture levels at about average for the year. A warming and drying trend is expected to begin tomorrow.
However, with moderated conditions crews are able to change tactics in some places and look for opportunities to suppress the fire directly along its active edge. The steep drainages and heavy vegetation make this challenging, and specialized crews, including Type 1 (Hotshot) crews have been ordered to perform this hazardous work. They will begin to scout for those opportunities today, as conditions permit.
Around the structures on the southern end of the fire, crews will continue to clear as possible along the roadway.
WEATHER
Cooler temperatures, along with the possibility of a passing shower or thunderstorm, will continue today. A warming and drying trend is expected to begin tomorrow, bringing with it the continued chance of afternoon thunderstorms.
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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